Fish River Canyon: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Fish River Canyon, Namibia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:22 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 12h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 12:37.
Fish River Canyon: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Fish River Canyon at 12:37 – 37 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 1 at 05:46, the latest on July 2 at 07:40.
The sun sets earliest on June 9 at 18:01 and latest on January 10 at 19:49.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Fish 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 | 06:08 | 19:49 | 13 h 41 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:32 | 19:34 | 13 h 1 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 06:50 | 19:06 | 12 h 16 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 07:06 | 18:32 | 11 h 26 min | west 281° |
| May | 07:23 | 18:08 | 10 h 45 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 07:38 | 18:02 | 10 h 24 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 07:39 | 18:12 | 10 h 33 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 07:20 | 18:28 | 11 h 8 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:47 | 18:42 | 11 h 55 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:13 | 18:57 | 12 h 44 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:49 | 19:18 | 13 h 29 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 05:48 | 19:41 | 13 h 53 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 53° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Fish River Canyon
Morning: 06:07–06:53 · Evening: 18:22–19:07
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Fish River Canyon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:07 to 06:53. The evening golden hour extends from 18:22 to 19:07. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Fish River Canyon
Morning: 05:58–06:07 · Evening: 19:07–19:16
The Blue Hour in Fish River Canyon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:58 to 06:07, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:07 to 19:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon is located at a latitude of -27.60° and a longitude of 17.58°. The city is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Fish River Canyon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Fish River Canyon
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Fish 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 Fish River Canyon, with up to 13h 54m 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 Fish 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 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Fish River Canyon brings the shortest days with only 10h 24m 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 Fish River Canyon
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Fish River Canyon (27.6° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Fish River Canyon
When does the sun rise in Fish River Canyon today?
Today the sun rises in Fish River Canyon at 06:22 and sets at 18:53.
How long is the day in Fish River Canyon today?
The day lasts 12h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Fish River Canyon today?
In the morning from 06:07–06:53, in the evening from 18:22–19:07.
When is the longest day in Fish River Canyon?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 24m.
When does it get dark in Fish River Canyon today?
It is dark from 19:16, fully dark from 20:12.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Fish River Canyon. All times are in local time. How it is calculated