Sunrise and Sunset in Johannesburg Today
In Johannesburg, South Africa, the sun rises today on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 05:56 and sets at 18:04. The day length is 12h 8m. Solar noon is reached at 12:00.
Golden Hour in Johannesburg
Morning: 05:56–06:26 · Evening: 17:33–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Johannesburg, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:56 to 06:26. The evening golden hour extends from 17:33 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Johannesburg
Morning: 05:33–05:42 · Evening: 18:18–18:27
The Blue Hour in Johannesburg offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:33 to 05:42, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:18 to 18:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is located at a latitude of -26.20° and a longitude of 28.05°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Johannesburg vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Johannesburg
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Johannesburg. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Johannesburg 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.
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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Johannesburg. All times are in local time.