Sunrise and Sunset in Benoni Today
In Benoni, South Africa, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 05:14 and sets at 18:26. The day length is 13h 12m. Solar noon is reached at 11:50.
Benoni: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Benoni at 11:50 – 10 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 30 at 05:06, the latest on July 2 at 06:54.
The sun sets earliest on June 8 at 17:22 and latest on January 11 at 19:03.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 17 min more daylight than the shortest.
Benoni through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:28 | 19:03 | 13 h 36 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:51 | 18:49 | 12 h 58 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:07 | 18:23 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:22 | 17:50 | 11 h 28 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:37 | 17:28 | 10 h 50 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 06:51 | 17:22 | 10 h 30 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 06:53 | 17:32 | 10 h 39 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 06:35 | 17:47 | 11 h 11 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:04 | 18:00 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:31 | 18:13 | 12 h 42 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:09 | 18:33 | 13 h 24 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:08 | 18:54 | 13 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Benoni
Morning: 04:59–05:46 · Evening: 17:54–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Benoni, the morning golden hour takes place today from 04:59 to 05:46. The evening golden hour extends from 17:54 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Benoni
Morning: 04:50–04:59 · Evening: 18:41–18:50
The Blue Hour in Benoni offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:50 to 04:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:50, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Benoni
Benoni is located at a latitude of -26.19° and a longitude of 28.32°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Benoni vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Benoni
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Benoni. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 6m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Benoni, with up to 13h 47m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Benoni sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Benoni brings the shortest days with only 10h 30m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Benoni
On the same latitude as Benoni
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Benoni (26.2° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 13h 12m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Benoni
When does the sun rise in Benoni today?
Today the sun rises in Benoni at 05:14 and sets at 18:26.
How long is the day in Benoni today?
The day lasts 13h 12m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benoni today?
In the morning from 04:59–05:46, in the evening from 17:54–18:41.
When is the longest day in Benoni?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 30m.
When does it get dark in Benoni today?
It is dark from 18:50, fully dark from 19:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Benoni. All times are in local time. How it is calculated