Sossusvlei Dunes: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:32 and sets at 19:00. The day length is 12h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 12:46.
Sossusvlei Dunes: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sossusvlei Dunes at 12:46 – 46 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 29 at 06:01, the latest on July 3 at 07:43.
The sun sets earliest on June 7 at 18:16 and latest on January 12 at 19:52.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sossusvlei Dunes 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 | 06:22 | 19:52 | 13 h 30 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:45 | 19:39 | 12 h 55 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:59 | 19:14 | 12 h 15 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 07:13 | 18:43 | 11 h 31 min | west 281° |
| May | 07:27 | 18:22 | 10 h 55 min | west-northwest 291° |
| Jun | 07:40 | 18:17 | 10 h 37 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jul | 07:42 | 18:26 | 10 h 45 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Aug | 07:25 | 18:40 | 11 h 15 min | west-northwest 285° |
| Sep | 06:55 | 18:52 | 11 h 56 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:24 | 19:04 | 12 h 39 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:03 | 19:22 | 13 h 19 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:03 | 19:43 | 13 h 40 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 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sossusvlei Dunes
Morning: 06:18–07:02 · Evening: 18:30–19:14
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sossusvlei Dunes, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:02. The evening golden hour extends from 18:30 to 19:14. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sossusvlei Dunes
Morning: 06:09–06:18 · Evening: 19:14–19:23
The Blue Hour in Sossusvlei Dunes offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:14 to 19:23, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sossusvlei Dunes
Sossusvlei Dunes is located at a latitude of -24.73° and a longitude of 15.34°. The city is in the Africa/Windhoek timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sossusvlei Dunes vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sossusvlei Dunes
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sossusvlei Dunes. 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 Sossusvlei Dunes, with up to 13h 41m 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 Sossusvlei Dunes 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 Sossusvlei Dunes brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m 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 Sossusvlei Dunes
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sossusvlei Dunes (24.7° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sossusvlei Dunes
When does the sun rise in Sossusvlei Dunes today?
Today the sun rises in Sossusvlei Dunes at 06:32 and sets at 19:00.
How long is the day in Sossusvlei Dunes today?
The day lasts 12h 28m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sossusvlei Dunes today?
In the morning from 06:18–07:02, in the evening from 18:30–19:14.
When is the longest day in Sossusvlei Dunes?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.
When does it get dark in Sossusvlei Dunes today?
It is dark from 19:23, fully dark from 20:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sossusvlei Dunes. All times are in local time. How it is calculated