Best Time for Photos in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
· Africa/Johannesburg
Photography forecast for today
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Live sky conditions
Cloud cover and visibility load from the Open-Meteo forecast.
Today at a glance (local time)
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✨ Golden Hour
Morning
05:12 AM – 05:57 AM
45 min
Evening
05:47 PM – 06:32 PM
45 min
Sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon.
💙 Blue Hour
Morning
05:03 AM – 05:12 AM
9 min
Evening
06:32 PM – 06:41 PM
9 min
Sun between 6° and 4° below the horizon.
🌕 Moon
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
About 76% illuminated
🌤 Conditions
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Cloud Cover
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Visibility
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Weather
Photography planning for Johannesburg
Today in Johannesburg, the evening golden hour runs from 05:47 PM to 06:32 PM
and the evening blue hour from 06:32 PM to 06:41 PM.
Golden hour gives warm, directional light for portraits and landscapes; blue hour gives a cool, even glow for cityscapes and long exposures.
The moon is waxing gibbous, about 76% illuminated.
See today's sunrise and sunset times for Johannesburg
or check the UV index for Johannesburg
to plan safe outdoor shoots.
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.