Sunrise & sunset times in Rustenburg, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 17:37 in Rustenburg. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Rustenburg
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Golden hour in Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Rustenburg (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Rustenburg’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:33 | 19:07 | 12:20 | 13h 33m |
| February | 05:56 | 18:53 | 12:25 | 12h 56m |
| March | 06:12 | 18:27 | 12:19 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:26 | 17:55 | 12:11 | 11h 29m |
| May | 06:41 | 17:33 | 12:07 | 10h 52m |
| June | 06:55 | 17:27 | 12:11 | 10h 32m |
| July | 06:56 | 17:37 | 12:17 | 10h 40m |
| August | 06:39 | 17:51 | 12:15 | 11h 12m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:04 | 12:06 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:36 | 18:17 | 11:56 | 12h 40m |
| November | 05:14 | 18:36 | 11:55 | 13h 22m |
| December | 05:14 | 18:58 | 12:06 | 13h 43m |
Solar year in Rustenburg (2026)
Day length in Rustenburg swings by 3h 13m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Rustenburg
Longest day in Rustenburg: 13h 36m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 24m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 32m.
Moon tonight in Rustenburg
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 Rustenburg today?▼
The sun rises at 06:56 Africa/Johannesburg in Rustenburg, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Rustenburg today?▼
The sun sets at 17:37 Africa/Johannesburg in Rustenburg today.
How long is the day in Rustenburg today?▼
Daylight in Rustenburg today lasts 10 hours and 40 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rustenburg?▼
The morning golden hour in Rustenburg runs from 06:32 to 07:30, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:03 to 18:01.
What is the timezone of Rustenburg?▼
Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Rustenburg is 21 December 2026, with 13h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rustenburg?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Rustenburg is 21 June 2026, with 10h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Rustenburg?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Rustenburg swings by 3h 13m.