Sunrise & sunset times in Welkom, South Africa
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:23 in Welkom. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Welkom
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Golden hour in Welkom 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 Welkom when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Welkom (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Welkom’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:30 | 19:13 | 12:22 | 13h 43m |
| February | 05:55 | 18:58 | 12:27 | 13h 02m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:29 | 12:21 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:30 | 17:55 | 12:13 | 11h 25m |
| May | 06:47 | 17:31 | 12:09 | 10h 44m |
| June | 07:02 | 17:24 | 12:13 | 10h 22m |
| July | 07:03 | 17:35 | 12:19 | 10h 31m |
| August | 06:44 | 17:51 | 12:17 | 11h 06m |
| September | 06:11 | 18:05 | 12:08 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:36 | 18:21 | 11:58 | 12h 44m |
| November | 05:12 | 18:42 | 11:57 | 13h 30m |
| December | 05:10 | 19:05 | 12:08 | 13h 54m |
Solar year in Welkom (2026)
Day length in Welkom swings by 3h 33m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Welkom
Longest day in Welkom: 13h 47m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 13m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Welkom
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Welkom today?▼
The sun rises at 05:32 Africa/Johannesburg in Welkom, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Welkom today?▼
The sun sets at 18:23 Africa/Johannesburg in Welkom today.
How long is the day in Welkom today?▼
Daylight in Welkom today lasts 12 hours and 50 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Welkom?▼
The morning golden hour in Welkom runs from 05:08 to 06:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:52 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Welkom?▼
Welkom 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 Welkom?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Welkom is 21 December 2026, with 13h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Welkom?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Welkom is 21 June 2026, with 10h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Welkom?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Welkom swings by 3h 33m.
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