Blyde River Canyon: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Blyde River Canyon, South Africa, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:30 and sets at 17:58. The day length is 12h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 11:44.
Blyde River Canyon: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Blyde River Canyon at 11:44 – 16 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 29 at 04:59, the latest on July 3 at 06:41.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 17:15 and latest on January 12 at 18:50.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
Blyde River Canyon 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 | 05:21 | 18:50 | 13 h 29 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:43 | 18:37 | 12 h 54 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 05:58 | 18:12 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:11 | 17:42 | 11 h 31 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:25 | 17:20 | 10 h 56 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 06:38 | 17:15 | 10 h 37 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 06:40 | 17:25 | 10 h 45 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:23 | 17:39 | 11 h 15 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 05:54 | 17:50 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:23 | 18:02 | 12 h 39 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:02 | 18:20 | 13 h 18 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:02 | 18:41 | 13 h 39 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (295°) in June, west-southwest (244°) 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 Blyde River Canyon
Morning: 05:16–06:01 · Evening: 17:28–18:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Blyde River Canyon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:16 to 06:01. The evening golden hour extends from 17:28 to 18:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Blyde River Canyon
Morning: 05:08–05:16 · Evening: 18:12–18:21
The Blue Hour in Blyde River Canyon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:08 to 05:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:12 to 18:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon is located at a latitude of -24.58° and a longitude of 30.80°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Blyde River Canyon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Blyde River Canyon
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Blyde River Canyon. 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 Blyde River Canyon, with up to 13h 40m 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 Blyde River Canyon sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Blyde River Canyon brings the shortest days with only 10h 37m 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.
On the same latitude as Blyde River Canyon
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Blyde River Canyon (24.6° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Blyde River Canyon
When does the sun rise in Blyde River Canyon today?
Today the sun rises in Blyde River Canyon at 05:30 and sets at 17:58.
How long is the day in Blyde River Canyon today?
The day lasts 12h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Blyde River Canyon today?
In the morning from 05:16–06:01, in the evening from 17:28–18:12.
When is the longest day in Blyde River Canyon?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 37m.
When does it get dark in Blyde River Canyon today?
It is dark from 18:21, fully dark from 19:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Blyde River Canyon. All times are in local time. How it is calculated