Sunrise & sunset times in Pretoria, South Africa
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 17:23 in Pretoria. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Pretoria
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Golden hour in Pretoria 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 Pretoria when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Pretoria (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Pretoria’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:29 | 19:03 | 12:16 | 13h 34m |
| February | 05:52 | 18:49 | 12:21 | 12h 57m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:23 | 12:16 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:22 | 17:51 | 12:07 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:37 | 17:29 | 12:03 | 10h 51m |
| June | 06:51 | 17:23 | 12:07 | 10h 32m |
| July | 06:53 | 17:33 | 12:13 | 10h 40m |
| August | 06:35 | 17:48 | 12:11 | 11h 12m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:32 | 18:13 | 11:53 | 12h 40m |
| November | 05:10 | 18:33 | 11:51 | 13h 22m |
| December | 05:10 | 18:54 | 12:02 | 13h 44m |
Solar year in Pretoria (2026)
Day length in Pretoria swings by 3h 13m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Pretoria
Longest day in Pretoria: 13h 37m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 23m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 24m.
Moon tonight in Pretoria
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 Pretoria today?▼
The sun rises at 06:51 Africa/Johannesburg in Pretoria, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Pretoria today?▼
The sun sets at 17:23 Africa/Johannesburg in Pretoria today.
How long is the day in Pretoria today?▼
Daylight in Pretoria today lasts 10 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pretoria?▼
The morning golden hour in Pretoria runs from 06:26 to 07:25, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:49 to 17:49.
What is the timezone of Pretoria?▼
Pretoria 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 Pretoria?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Pretoria is 21 December 2026, with 13h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pretoria?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Pretoria is 21 June 2026, with 10h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Pretoria?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Pretoria swings by 3h 13m.