Sunrise and Sunset in Soshanguve Today
In Soshanguve, South Africa, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 05:15 and sets at 18:26. The day length is 13h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.
Soshanguve: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Soshanguve at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on November 30 at 05:08, the latest on July 3 at 06:54.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 17:24 and latest on January 12 at 19:03.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Soshanguve 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 | 05:30 | 19:03 | 13 h 33 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 05:53 | 18:49 | 12 h 56 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:08 | 18:23 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 06:22 | 17:52 | 11 h 29 min | west 281° |
| May | 06:37 | 17:30 | 10 h 53 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 06:51 | 17:24 | 10 h 33 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 06:52 | 17:34 | 10 h 42 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 06:35 | 17:48 | 11 h 13 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:05 | 18:01 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 05:33 | 18:13 | 12 h 40 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 05:11 | 18:33 | 13 h 22 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 05:11 | 18:54 | 13 h 43 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Soshanguve
Morning: 05:01–05:47 · Evening: 17:55–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Soshanguve, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:01 to 05:47. The evening golden hour extends from 17:55 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Soshanguve
Morning: 04:51–05:01 · Evening: 18:41–18:51
The Blue Hour in Soshanguve offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:51 to 05:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 18:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Soshanguve
Soshanguve is located at a latitude of -25.47° and a longitude of 28.10°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Soshanguve vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Soshanguve
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Soshanguve. 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 Soshanguve, with up to 13h 44m 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 Soshanguve 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 Soshanguve brings the shortest days with only 10h 33m 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.
Cities near Soshanguve
On the same latitude as Soshanguve
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Soshanguve (25.5° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 13h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Soshanguve
When does the sun rise in Soshanguve today?
Today the sun rises in Soshanguve at 05:15 and sets at 18:26.
How long is the day in Soshanguve today?
The day lasts 13h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Soshanguve today?
In the morning from 05:01–05:47, in the evening from 17:55–18:41.
When is the longest day in Soshanguve?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 33m.
When does it get dark in Soshanguve today?
It is dark from 18:51, fully dark from 19:49.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Soshanguve. All times are in local time. How it is calculated