Sunrise and sunset times in Johannesburg, 2026
In Johannesburg, South Africa (26.2041° S, 28.0473° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 December: the sun rises at 05:12 and sets at 18:59, giving 13h 47m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 10h 30m of daylight. Local time, Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Johannesburg
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:11 | 18:18 | 12h 08m | 63.9° | 91° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:54 | 17:24 | 10h 30m | 40.4° | 64° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 05:56 | 18:04 | 12h 08m | 64.0° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 05:12 | 18:59 | 13h 47m | 87.2° | 117° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Johannesburg, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 04:52 | 05:18 | 12:11 | 86.8° | 19:03 | 19:29 | 13h 45m |
| 15 January | 05:03 | 05:29 | 12:17 | 84.9° | 19:04 | 19:30 | 13h 36m |
| 1 February | 05:17 | 05:42 | 12:21 | 80.8° | 18:59 | 19:24 | 13h 17m |
| 15 February | 05:28 | 05:52 | 12:21 | 76.4° | 18:50 | 19:14 | 12h 58m |
| 1 March | 05:37 | 06:01 | 12:20 | 71.3° | 18:38 | 19:01 | 12h 37m |
| 15 March | 05:45 | 06:08 | 12:16 | 65.9° | 18:24 | 18:47 | 12h 15m |
| 1 April | 05:53 | 06:16 | 12:11 | 59.2° | 18:06 | 18:29 | 11h 49m |
| 15 April | 06:00 | 06:23 | 12:07 | 54.0° | 17:51 | 18:15 | 11h 28m |
| 1 May | 06:07 | 06:31 | 12:04 | 48.7° | 17:38 | 18:01 | 11h 06m |
| 15 May | 06:14 | 06:38 | 12:04 | 44.9° | 17:29 | 17:53 | 10h 50m |
| 1 June | 06:22 | 06:47 | 12:05 | 41.7° | 17:23 | 17:48 | 10h 36m |
| 15 June | 06:27 | 06:53 | 12:08 | 40.5° | 17:23 | 17:48 | 10h 30m |
| 1 July | 06:30 | 06:56 | 12:11 | 40.7° | 17:27 | 17:52 | 10h 31m |
| 15 July | 06:29 | 06:54 | 12:13 | 42.3° | 17:33 | 17:58 | 10h 39m |
| 1 August | 06:22 | 06:47 | 12:14 | 45.9° | 17:41 | 18:05 | 10h 54m |
| 15 August | 06:13 | 06:36 | 12:12 | 49.8° | 17:48 | 18:11 | 11h 11m |
| 1 September | 05:57 | 06:20 | 12:07 | 55.6° | 17:55 | 18:18 | 11h 35m |
| 15 September | 05:42 | 06:05 | 12:03 | 60.9° | 18:01 | 18:24 | 11h 56m |
| 1 October | 05:24 | 05:47 | 11:57 | 67.1° | 18:07 | 18:30 | 12h 20m |
| 15 October | 05:09 | 05:33 | 11:53 | 72.4° | 18:14 | 18:38 | 12h 42m |
| 1 November | 04:54 | 05:18 | 11:51 | 78.3° | 18:24 | 18:48 | 13h 06m |
| 15 November | 04:45 | 05:10 | 11:52 | 82.3° | 18:34 | 18:59 | 13h 24m |
| 1 December | 04:41 | 05:07 | 11:56 | 85.6° | 18:46 | 19:12 | 13h 39m |
| 15 December | 04:43 | 05:09 | 12:02 | 87.1° | 18:56 | 19:22 | 13h 46m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Johannesburg?
In 2026, the sun rises in Johannesburg between 05:07 (on 1 December) and 06:56 (on 3 July), local time (Africa/Johannesburg). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:54; at the December solstice, it is at 05:12.
What time is sunset in Johannesburg?
In 2026, sunset in Johannesburg ranges from 17:23 (on 8 June) to 19:05 (on 11 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Johannesburg?
It is 21 December 2026, with 13h 47m between sunrise (05:12) and sunset (18:59). The shortest day is 21 June, with 10h 30m (sunrise 06:54, sunset 17:24).
How high does the sun get in Johannesburg?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 87.2° at its highest point of the year (on 21 December) and 40.4° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Johannesburg?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 91°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 64°) and sets in the west-northwest (296°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (117°) and sets in the west-southwest (243°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.