Sunrise & sunset times in Soweto, South Africa
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 18:09 in Soweto. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Soweto
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Soweto 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 Soweto when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Soweto (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Soweto’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:29 | 19:05 | 12:17 | 13h 36m |
| February | 05:53 | 18:51 | 12:22 | 12h 58m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:24 | 12:17 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:24 | 17:52 | 12:08 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:39 | 17:29 | 12:04 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:54 | 17:24 | 12:09 | 10h 30m |
| July | 06:55 | 17:33 | 12:14 | 10h 38m |
| August | 06:37 | 17:48 | 12:13 | 11h 11m |
| September | 06:06 | 18:01 | 12:03 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:33 | 18:15 | 11:54 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:11 | 18:35 | 11:53 | 13h 24m |
| December | 05:10 | 18:57 | 12:03 | 13h 46m |
Solar year in Soweto (2026)
Day length in Soweto swings by 3h 18m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Soweto
Longest day in Soweto: 13h 39m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 21m.
Moon tonight in Soweto
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Soweto today?▼
The sun rises at 05:45 Africa/Johannesburg in Soweto, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Soweto today?▼
The sun sets at 18:09 Africa/Johannesburg in Soweto today.
How long is the day in Soweto today?▼
Daylight in Soweto today lasts 12 hours and 24 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Soweto?▼
The morning golden hour in Soweto runs from 05:21 to 06:15, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:39 to 18:33.
What is the timezone of Soweto?▼
Soweto 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 Soweto?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Soweto is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Soweto?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Soweto is 21 June 2026, with 10h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Soweto?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Soweto swings by 3h 18m.