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Sunrise and sunset in Windhoek, Namibia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:23 AM–6:53 AM and 6:25 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Windhoek. Current time in Windhoek →
Sunrise and sunset in Windhoek through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 18m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 36m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 56m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 11m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 24m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 29m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 22m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 7m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 33m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 15m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 35m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 17m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 3m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 51m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 52m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 5m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 19m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 39m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 57m |
Calculated for 22.57°S, 17.10°E, including daylight saving time where Windhoek uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Windhoek this year
- Longest day: December 22 (13h 31m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (10h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:59 AM on November 25
- Latest sunset: 7:42 PM on January 6
Questions
What time is sunrise in Windhoek today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Windhoek, giving 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Windhoek?
The longest day in Windhoek in 2026 is December 22, with 13 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Windhoek?
The shortest day in Windhoek in 2026 is June 21, with 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Windhoek?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:59 AM on November 25, and the latest sunset is 7:42 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 Windhoek?
Today, golden hour in Windhoek is from sunrise (6:23 AM) to 6:53 AM in the morning, and from 6:25 PM to sunset (6:55 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.