Skeleton Coast: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Skeleton Coast, Namibia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:46 and sets at 19:09. The day length is 12h 22m. Solar noon is reached at 12:57.
Skeleton Coast: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Skeleton Coast at 12:57 – 57 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 November 26 at 06:23, the latest on July 5 at 07:43.
The sun sets earliest on June 4 at 18:39 and latest on January 17 at 19:53.
The longest day of the year has 2 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Skeleton Coast 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 | 06:44 | 19:53 | 13 h 9 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 07:02 | 19:45 | 12 h 42 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:12 | 19:25 | 12 h 13 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 07:20 | 18:59 | 11 h 40 min | west 280° |
| May | 07:29 | 18:42 | 11 h 13 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Jun | 07:40 | 18:40 | 11 h 0 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 07:43 | 18:48 | 11 h 5 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 07:30 | 18:58 | 11 h 28 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 07:05 | 19:04 | 11 h 59 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:40 | 19:11 | 12 h 31 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:24 | 19:24 | 13 h 1 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 06:27 | 19:43 | 13 h 16 min | west-southwest 245° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 49° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Skeleton Coast
Morning: 06:33–07:15 · Evening: 18:40–19:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Skeleton Coast, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:33 to 07:15. The evening golden hour extends from 18:40 to 19:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Skeleton Coast
Morning: 06:24–06:33 · Evening: 19:22–19:31
The Blue Hour in Skeleton Coast offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:24 to 06:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:22 to 19:31, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast is located at a latitude of -19.00° and a longitude of 12.50°. The city is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone. Being in the tropics, Skeleton Coast has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Skeleton Coast
Spring brings 12h 6m of daylight to Skeleton Coast around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Skeleton Coast last only about 13h 17m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Skeleton Coast has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Skeleton Coast still offer 10h 59m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
On the same latitude as Skeleton Coast
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Skeleton Coast (19° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 22m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Skeleton Coast
When does the sun rise in Skeleton Coast today?
Today the sun rises in Skeleton Coast at 06:46 and sets at 19:09.
How long is the day in Skeleton Coast today?
The day lasts 12h 22m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Skeleton Coast today?
In the morning from 06:33–07:15, in the evening from 18:40–19:22.
When is the longest day in Skeleton Coast?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 17m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 59m.
When does it get dark in Skeleton Coast today?
It is dark from 19:31, fully dark from 20:22.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Skeleton Coast. All times are in local time. How it is calculated