Sunrise and Sunset in Etosha Today
In Etosha, Namibia, the sun rises today on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 06:43 and sets at 18:50. The day length is 12h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 12:47.
Golden Hour in Etosha
Morning: 06:43–07:12 · Evening: 18:22–18:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Etosha, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:12. The evening golden hour extends from 18:22 to 18:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Etosha
Morning: 06:21–06:30 · Evening: 19:04–19:12
The Blue Hour in Etosha offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:21 to 06:30, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:12, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Etosha
Etosha is located at a latitude of -18.86° and a longitude of 16.33°. The city is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Etosha vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Etosha
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Etosha. 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 Etosha, with up to 13h 16m 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 Etosha 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 Etosha brings the shortest days with only 11h 0m 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Etosha. All times are in local time.