Golden Hour in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

· Africa/Johannesburg

Today's golden hour
Morning: 05:12 AM – 05:57 AM (45 min)
Evening: 05:47 PM – 06:32 PM (45 min)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, local time
☀️ Tip: Golden hour here means the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon. It starts shortly before sunrise and ends shortly after sunset, so it is not a fixed 60 minutes: its length depends on latitude and season.

Golden hour through the year

Approximate times on the 15th of each month, Africa/Johannesburg local time, including daylight saving time.

Golden hour in Johannesburg, next 14 days

DateMorningEvening
05:12 AM – 05:57 AM 05:47 PM – 06:32 PM
05:11 AM – 05:56 AM 05:47 PM – 06:33 PM
05:10 AM – 05:56 AM 05:48 PM – 06:33 PM
05:09 AM – 05:55 AM 05:49 PM – 06:34 PM
05:08 AM – 05:54 AM 05:49 PM – 06:35 PM
05:08 AM – 05:53 AM 05:50 PM – 06:35 PM
05:07 AM – 05:52 AM 05:50 PM – 06:36 PM
05:06 AM – 05:52 AM 05:51 PM – 06:37 PM
05:05 AM – 05:51 AM 05:51 PM – 06:37 PM
05:04 AM – 05:50 AM 05:52 PM – 06:38 PM
05:04 AM – 05:49 AM 05:53 PM – 06:39 PM
05:03 AM – 05:49 AM 05:53 PM – 06:39 PM
05:02 AM – 05:48 AM 05:54 PM – 06:40 PM
05:01 AM – 05:48 AM 05:54 PM – 06:41 PM

Times in Africa/Johannesburg local time, calculated for -26.20227, 28.04363. A dash means the sun does not pass through the golden-hour band that day.

The golden hour in Johannesburg occurs when the sun is low, so sunlight travels through more atmosphere and the light becomes warm and soft. See today's exact sunrise and sunset times for Johannesburg, the blue hour and moon phase or the UV index in Johannesburg.

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.