Sunrise & sunset times in Newcastle, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 17:22 in Newcastle. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Newcastle
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Newcastle 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 Newcastle when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Newcastle (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Newcastle’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:18 | 19:00 | 12:09 | 13h 42m |
| February | 05:43 | 18:45 | 12:14 | 13h 01m |
| March | 06:00 | 18:16 | 12:09 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:17 | 17:42 | 12:00 | 11h 25m |
| May | 06:34 | 17:18 | 11:56 | 10h 44m |
| June | 06:48 | 17:12 | 12:00 | 10h 23m |
| July | 06:50 | 17:22 | 12:06 | 10h 32m |
| August | 06:31 | 17:38 | 12:04 | 11h 07m |
| September | 05:58 | 17:53 | 11:55 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:24 | 18:08 | 11:46 | 12h 44m |
| November | 05:00 | 18:29 | 11:44 | 13h 29m |
| December | 04:58 | 18:52 | 11:55 | 13h 53m |
Solar year in Newcastle (2026)
Day length in Newcastle swings by 3h 31m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Newcastle
Longest day in Newcastle: 13h 46m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 14m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 23m.
Moon tonight in Newcastle
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Newcastle today?▼
The sun rises at 06:50 Africa/Johannesburg in Newcastle, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Newcastle today?▼
The sun sets at 17:22 Africa/Johannesburg in Newcastle today.
How long is the day in Newcastle today?▼
Daylight in Newcastle today lasts 10 hours and 31 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Newcastle?▼
The morning golden hour in Newcastle runs from 06:24 to 07:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:47 to 17:47.
What is the timezone of Newcastle?▼
Newcastle 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 Newcastle?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Newcastle is 21 December 2026, with 13h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Newcastle?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Newcastle is 21 June 2026, with 10h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Newcastle?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Newcastle swings by 3h 31m.