Sunrise & sunset times in Thembisa, South Africa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 17:32 in Thembisa. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Thembisa
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Thembisa 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 Thembisa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Thembisa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Thembisa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:28 | 19:03 | 12:16 | 13h 35m |
| February | 05:52 | 18:49 | 12:21 | 12h 57m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:23 | 12:15 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:22 | 17:51 | 12:07 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:37 | 17:28 | 12:03 | 10h 50m |
| June | 06:51 | 17:23 | 12:07 | 10h 31m |
| July | 06:53 | 17:32 | 12:13 | 10h 39m |
| August | 06:35 | 17:47 | 12:11 | 11h 11m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:32 | 18:13 | 11:52 | 12h 41m |
| November | 05:10 | 18:33 | 11:51 | 13h 23m |
| December | 05:09 | 18:54 | 12:02 | 13h 45m |
Solar year in Thembisa (2026)
Day length in Thembisa swings by 3h 16m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Thembisa
Longest day in Thembisa: 13h 38m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 22m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 31m.
Moon tonight in Thembisa
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 Thembisa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:53 Africa/Johannesburg in Thembisa, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Thembisa today?▼
The sun sets at 17:32 Africa/Johannesburg in Thembisa today.
How long is the day in Thembisa today?▼
Daylight in Thembisa today lasts 10 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Thembisa?▼
The morning golden hour in Thembisa runs from 06:28 to 07:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:58 to 17:57.
What is the timezone of Thembisa?▼
Thembisa 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 Thembisa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Thembisa is 21 December 2026, with 13h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Thembisa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Thembisa is 21 June 2026, with 10h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Thembisa?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Thembisa swings by 3h 16m.