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Sunrise and sunset in Durban, South Africa
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 5:22 AM–5:54 AM and 5:32 PM–6:04 PM
Times are local time in Durban. Current time in Durban →
Sunrise and sunset in Durban through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 22m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 47m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 13h 16m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 4:53 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 36m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 4:49 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 54m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 4:50 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 3m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 4:59 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 2m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:10 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 5:25 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 30m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 5:37 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 8m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 44m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 18m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 48m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 38m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 21m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 14m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 15m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 23m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 41m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 1m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 29m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 53m |
Calculated for 29.86°S, 31.03°E, including daylight saving time where Durban uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Durban this year
- Longest day: December 22 (14h 4m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (10h 13m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:48 AM on December 2
- Latest sunset: 7:02 PM on January 6
Questions
What time is sunrise in Durban today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Durban, giving 12 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Durban?
The longest day in Durban in 2026 is December 22, with 14 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Durban?
The shortest day in Durban in 2026 is June 21, with 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Durban?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:48 AM on December 2, and the latest sunset is 7:02 PM on January 6. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Durban?
Today, golden hour in Durban is from sunrise (5:22 AM) to 5:54 AM in the morning, and from 5:32 PM to sunset (6:04 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.