Kruger National Park: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Kruger National Park, South Africa, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:28 and sets at 17:55. The day length is 12h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 11:41.
Kruger National Park: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kruger National Park at 11:41 – 19 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 29 at 04:57, the latest on July 3 at 06:37.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 17:13 and latest on January 13 at 18:46.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 58 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kruger National Park 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 | 05:19 | 18:46 | 13 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:41 | 18:34 | 12 h 53 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 05:55 | 18:09 | 12 h 14 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:07 | 17:39 | 11 h 32 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:21 | 17:18 | 10 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 06:34 | 17:14 | 10 h 40 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 06:36 | 17:23 | 10 h 47 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:20 | 17:36 | 11 h 17 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 05:50 | 17:47 | 11 h 57 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:20 | 17:58 | 12 h 38 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:00 | 18:16 | 13 h 17 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:00 | 18:37 | 13 h 37 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 51° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Kruger National Park
Morning: 05:14–05:58 · Evening: 17:25–18:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kruger National Park, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:14 to 05:58. The evening golden hour extends from 17:25 to 18:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kruger National Park
Morning: 05:05–05:14 · Evening: 18:09–18:18
The Blue Hour in Kruger National Park offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:05 to 05:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:09 to 18:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is located at a latitude of -23.99° and a longitude of 31.55°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kruger National Park vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kruger National Park
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kruger National Park. 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 Kruger National Park, with up to 13h 37m 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 Kruger National Park 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 Kruger National Park brings the shortest days with only 10h 39m 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 Kruger National Park
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kruger National Park (24° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kruger National Park
When does the sun rise in Kruger National Park today?
Today the sun rises in Kruger National Park at 05:28 and sets at 17:55.
How long is the day in Kruger National Park today?
The day lasts 12h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kruger National Park today?
In the morning from 05:14–05:58, in the evening from 17:25–18:09.
When is the longest day in Kruger National Park?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 39m.
When does it get dark in Kruger National Park today?
It is dark from 18:18, fully dark from 19:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kruger National Park. All times are in local time. How it is calculated