Sunrise
05:27:35AM
UTC 03:27:35 AM
Sunset
06:17:39PM
UTC 04:17:39 PM
Civil Twilight
Begin 05:03:26 AM
· End 06:41:51 PM
Sunrise in Johannesburg today is at 05:27:35 AM (local time).
Sunset will be at 06:17:39 PM, giving Johannesburg 12h 50min of daylight today.
Civil twilight begins at 05:03:26 AM and ends at 06:41:51 PM.
Plan your day with the UV index for Johannesburg
or find the best light for photos during the golden hour in Johannesburg.
Daylight in Johannesburg throughout the year
Johannesburg is in South Africa, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
On the longest day of the year (December 21), Johannesburg receives 13.8 hours of daylight,
with sunrise at 05:12:31 AM and sunset at 06:59:12 PM.
On the shortest day (June 21), this drops to 10.5 hours —
a difference of 3.3 hours between summer and winter.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, recorded a population of 4,803,262 in 2022. The municipality covers an area of 1,644 square kilometres and has existed as a municipality since 1886. Within the city limits, landmarks include the FNB Stadium, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Johannesburg. The city sits at an elevation of 1,753 metres above sea level within the Gauteng region. Its international network includes twin towns such as New York City, Birmingham, and Lehrte. Other local sites are the Satyagraha House, the Apartheid Museum, the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Gold Reef City, and the Johannesburg Zoo.
AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.