What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Johannesburg based on?

The sunrise and sunset times on this page are calculated from Johannesburg's coordinates using a standard sunrise zenith of 90.833 degrees (NOAA-style). Your browser refreshes them for the visitor's date.

What does golden hour mean in Johannesburg on this site?

In Johannesburg, golden hour here means the light from civil dawn to sunrise in the morning, and from sunset to civil dusk in the evening.

What are day length and solar noon in Johannesburg?

Day length in Johannesburg is the time from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for that day at Johannesburg's longitude.

How is sunrise time calculated for Johannesburg?

Sunrise time for Johannesburg uses the city's latitude and longitude on this page and a NOAA-style zenith of 90.833 degrees. No fixed clock time is baked into the page as the permanent answer for today.

Today

Sunrise Time in Johannesburg Today

Johannesburg

City

Golden hour

Times

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Sunrise05:44

Sunset18:08

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Times and the globe are set to Johannesburg. Shown in SAST.

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Times, FAQ, and other cities

Johannesburg sits at about 26.2°S, so there is a clear seasonal swing in sunrise and sunset. Summer is around December and winter around June. This page shows sunrise time, sunset time, golden hour, day length, and solar noon for Johannesburg, computed in your browser from the city's coordinates.

FAQ

What time is sunrise in Johannesburg today? On 4 October 2026 sunrise in Johannesburg is 05:44 (SAST).
What time is sunset in Johannesburg today? On 4 October 2026 sunset in Johannesburg is 18:08 (SAST).
How long is the day in Johannesburg? On 4 October 2026 the day in Johannesburg lasts 12 hours 24 minutes, from sunrise at 05:44 to sunset at 18:08 (SAST).

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All sunrise times. Longest day of the year, equinox explained, daylight saving time.