Sunrise & sunset times in Johannesburg, South Africa
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 17:23 in Johannesburg. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Johannesburg
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Golden hour in Johannesburg today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Johannesburg when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Johannesburg (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Johannesburg’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:29 | 19:04 | 12:17 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:52 | 18:50 | 12:21 | 12h 58m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:24 | 12:16 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:23 | 17:51 | 12:07 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:38 | 17:29 | 12:04 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:53 | 17:23 | 12:08 | 10h 30m |
| July | 06:54 | 17:33 | 12:13 | 10h 38m |
| August | 06:36 | 17:48 | 12:12 | 11h 11m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:01 | 12:03 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:33 | 18:14 | 11:53 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:10 | 18:34 | 11:52 | 13h 24m |
| December | 05:09 | 18:56 | 12:02 | 13h 46m |
Solar year in Johannesburg (2026)
Day length in Johannesburg swings by 3h 17m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Johannesburg
Longest day in Johannesburg: 13h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 22m.
Moon tonight in Johannesburg
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Johannesburg today?▼
The sun rises at 06:53 Africa/Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Johannesburg today?▼
The sun sets at 17:23 Africa/Johannesburg in Johannesburg today.
How long is the day in Johannesburg today?▼
Daylight in Johannesburg today lasts 10 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Johannesburg?▼
The morning golden hour in Johannesburg runs from 06:27 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:49 to 17:48.
What is the timezone of Johannesburg?▼
Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Johannesburg?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Johannesburg is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Johannesburg?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Johannesburg is 21 June 2026, with 10h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Johannesburg?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Johannesburg swings by 3h 17m.