Drakensberg Mountains: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:33 and sets at 18:06. The day length is 12h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 11:49.
Drakensberg Mountains: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Drakensberg Mountains at 11:49 – 11 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 3 at 04:55, the latest on July 2 at 06:56.
The sun sets earliest on June 9 at 17:11 and latest on January 9 at 19:05.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Drakensberg Mountains 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:17 | 19:05 | 13 h 48 min | west-southwest 245° | 265 h |
| Feb | 05:43 | 18:48 | 13 h 5 min | west-southwest 255° | 235 h |
| Mar | 06:02 | 18:18 | 12 h 17 min | west 267° | 242 h |
| Apr | 06:20 | 17:43 | 11 h 23 min | west 281° | 243 h |
| May | 06:38 | 17:18 | 10 h 40 min | west-northwest 291° | 265 h |
| Jun | 06:53 | 17:11 | 10 h 18 min | west-northwest 296° | 255 h |
| Jul | 06:54 | 17:21 | 10 h 27 min | west-northwest 294° | 273 h |
| Aug | 06:34 | 17:38 | 11 h 4 min | west-northwest 285° | 282 h |
| Sep | 06:00 | 17:54 | 11 h 54 min | west 273° | 269 h |
| Oct | 05:24 | 18:11 | 12 h 46 min | west 260° | 264 h |
| Nov | 04:59 | 18:33 | 13 h 34 min | west-southwest 248° | 267 h |
| Dec | 04:57 | 18:56 | 14 h 0 min | west-southwest 243° | 267 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 282 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 235 – 3,127 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bethlehem, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Drakensberg Mountains
Morning: 05:19–06:05 · Evening: 17:34–18:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Drakensberg Mountains, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:19 to 06:05. The evening golden hour extends from 17:34 to 18:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Drakensberg Mountains
Morning: 05:09–05:19 · Evening: 18:20–18:30
The Blue Hour in Drakensberg Mountains offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:09 to 05:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:20 to 18:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg Mountains is located at a latitude of -29.08° and a longitude of 29.50°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Drakensberg Mountains vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Drakensberg Mountains
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Drakensberg Mountains. 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 Drakensberg Mountains, with up to 14h 0m 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 Drakensberg Mountains 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 Drakensberg Mountains brings the shortest days with only 10h 17m 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 Drakensberg Mountains
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Drakensberg Mountains (29.1° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Drakensberg Mountains
When does the sun rise in Drakensberg Mountains today?
Today the sun rises in Drakensberg Mountains at 05:33 and sets at 18:06.
How long is the day in Drakensberg Mountains today?
The day lasts 12h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Drakensberg Mountains today?
In the morning from 05:19–06:05, in the evening from 17:34–18:20.
When is the longest day in Drakensberg Mountains?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 17m.
When does it get dark in Drakensberg Mountains today?
It is dark from 18:30, fully dark from 19:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Drakensberg Mountains. All times are in local time. How it is calculated