Sunrise and Sunset times in Johannesburg, South Africa 
Johannesburg
Gauteng, South Africa
3 435 000 people
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:58:07
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 Sunset: 18:03:38
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Day Length: 12h 5m 31s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -26.17, Longitude: 28.03
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:20:03 | 12:07:49 | 17:55:36 | 11h 35m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:19:00 | 12:07:30 | 17:56:00 | 11h 37m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:17:57 | 12:07:11 | 17:56:24 | 11h 38m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:16:53 | 12:06:51 | 17:56:49 | 11h 39m 56s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:15:49 | 12:06:31 | 17:57:13 | 11h 41m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:14:44 | 12:06:10 | 17:57:37 | 11h 42m 53s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:13:39 | 12:05:50 | 17:58:01 | 11h 44m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:12:34 | 12:05:29 | 17:58:25 | 11h 45m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:11:28 | 12:05:08 | 17:58:49 | 11h 47m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:10:22 | 12:04:47 | 17:59:13 | 11h 48m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:09:16 | 12:04:26 | 17:59:37 | 11h 50m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:08:10 | 12:04:05 | 18:00:00 | 11h 51m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:07:03 | 12:03:44 | 18:00:24 | 11h 53m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:05:56 | 12:03:22 | 18:00:48 | 11h 54m 52s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:04:50 | 12:03:01 | 18:01:12 | 11h 56m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:03:43 | 12:02:40 | 18:01:36 | 11h 57m 53s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:02:36 | 12:02:18 | 18:02:01 | 11h 59m 25s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:01:28 | 12:01:57 | 18:02:25 | 12h 0m 57s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:00:21 | 12:01:35 | 18:02:49 | 12h 2m 28s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:59:14 | 12:01:14 | 18:03:14 | 12h 4m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:58:07 | 12:00:53 | 18:03:38 | 12h 5m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:57:00 | 12:00:31 | 18:04:03 | 12h 7m 3s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:55:53 | 12:00:10 | 18:04:28 | 12h 8m 35s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:54:46 | 11:59:49 | 18:04:53 | 12h 10m 7s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:53:39 | 11:59:29 | 18:05:18 | 12h 11m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:52:33 | 11:59:08 | 18:05:43 | 12h 13m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:51:26 | 11:58:48 | 18:06:09 | 12h 14m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:50:20 | 11:58:27 | 18:06:35 | 12h 16m 15s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:49:14 | 11:58:07 | 18:07:01 | 12h 17m 47s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:48:08 | 11:57:48 | 18:07:27 | 12h 19m 19s |
Day length in Johannesburg during the year on the chart:
Johannesburg on South Africa map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks