Sunrise & sunset times in Juba, South Sudan
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 18:10 in Juba. All times are shown in the Africa/Juba timezone.
Today in Juba
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Golden hour in Juba 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 Juba when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Juba (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Juba’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:06 | 17:59 | 12:03 | 11h 52m |
| February | 06:08 | 18:06 | 12:07 | 11h 58m |
| March | 06:00 | 18:05 | 12:02 | 12h 05m |
| April | 05:47 | 18:00 | 11:53 | 12h 13m |
| May | 05:39 | 18:00 | 11:50 | 12h 20m |
| June | 05:42 | 18:06 | 11:54 | 12h 24m |
| July | 05:48 | 18:10 | 11:59 | 12h 22m |
| August | 05:49 | 18:06 | 11:58 | 12h 16m |
| September | 05:44 | 17:53 | 11:48 | 12h 08m |
| October | 05:39 | 17:39 | 11:39 | 12h 00m |
| November | 05:41 | 17:35 | 11:38 | 11h 54m |
| December | 05:53 | 17:44 | 11:48 | 11h 50m |
Solar year in Juba (2026)
Because Juba is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 34m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Juba
Longest day in Juba: 12h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 15m.
Moon tonight in Juba
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 Juba today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Africa/Juba in Juba, South Sudan today.
What time is sunset in Juba today?▼
The sun sets at 18:10 Africa/Juba in Juba today.
How long is the day in Juba today?▼
Daylight in Juba today lasts 12 hours and 22 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Juba?▼
The morning golden hour in Juba runs from 05:25 to 06:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:41 to 18:33.
What is the timezone of Juba?▼
Juba uses the Africa/Juba timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Juba?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Juba is 21 June 2026, with 12h 24m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Juba?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Juba is 21 December 2026, with 11h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Juba?▼
Because Juba is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 34m. Days are nearly the same length all year.