Sunrise & sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:52 and sets at 17:16 in Pietermaritzburg. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Pietermaritzburg
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Pietermaritzburg (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Pietermaritzburg’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:12 | 19:02 | 12:07 | 13h 49m |
| February | 05:39 | 18:45 | 12:12 | 13h 06m |
| March | 05:58 | 18:15 | 12:07 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:17 | 17:39 | 11:58 | 11h 22m |
| May | 06:35 | 17:13 | 11:54 | 10h 38m |
| June | 06:51 | 17:06 | 11:58 | 10h 15m |
| July | 06:52 | 17:17 | 12:04 | 10h 24m |
| August | 06:31 | 17:34 | 12:02 | 11h 02m |
| September | 05:56 | 17:50 | 11:53 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:20 | 18:07 | 11:44 | 12h 47m |
| November | 04:55 | 18:31 | 11:43 | 13h 36m |
| December | 04:52 | 18:54 | 11:53 | 14h 02m |
Solar year in Pietermaritzburg (2026)
Day length in Pietermaritzburg swings by 3h 49m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Pietermaritzburg
Longest day in Pietermaritzburg: 13h 54m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 6m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 16m.
Moon tonight in Pietermaritzburg
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 Pietermaritzburg today?▼
The sun rises at 06:52 Africa/Johannesburg in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Pietermaritzburg today?▼
The sun sets at 17:16 Africa/Johannesburg in Pietermaritzburg today.
How long is the day in Pietermaritzburg today?▼
Daylight in Pietermaritzburg today lasts 10 hours and 24 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pietermaritzburg?▼
The morning golden hour in Pietermaritzburg runs from 06:26 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:41 to 17:42.
What is the timezone of Pietermaritzburg?▼
Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg is 21 December 2026, with 14h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pietermaritzburg?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg is 21 June 2026, with 10h 14m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Pietermaritzburg?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Pietermaritzburg swings by 3h 49m.