December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Grootfontein, Namibia 🇳🇦
Sun Phase: Nautical Twilight
Sunrise Today: 07:17 ↑ 70.6° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:30 ↑ 289.3° WNW
Day Length: 11h 12m
Sun Direction: WNW
Sun Altitude: -11.65°
Sun Distance: 151.859 million km
Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Grootfontein?
December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Grootfontein
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:13
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 13m | +0m 32s | 04:37 | 20:35 | 05:07 | 20:06 | 05:35 | 19:37 | 12:36 | 147.52 |
| 2 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:13
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 13m | +0m 31s | 04:37 | 20:36 | 05:07 | 20:06 | 05:35 | 19:38 | 12:36 | 147.50 |
| 3 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:14
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 14m | +0m 29s | 04:37 | 20:37 | 05:07 | 20:07 | 05:35 | 19:39 | 12:37 | 147.48 |
| 4 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:15
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 14m | +0m 28s | 04:37 | 20:38 | 05:07 | 20:08 | 05:35 | 19:39 | 12:37 | 147.46 |
| 5 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:15
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 14m | +0m 26s | 04:37 | 20:38 | 05:07 | 20:09 | 05:35 | 19:40 | 12:37 | 147.43 |
| 6 |
06:00
↑
114° ESE
|
19:16
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 15m | +0m 25s | 04:37 | 20:39 | 05:07 | 20:09 | 05:36 | 19:41 | 12:38 | 147.41 |
| 7 |
06:01
↑
114° ESE
|
19:16
↑
246° WSW
|
13h 15m | +0m 23s | 04:37 | 20:40 | 05:07 | 20:10 | 05:36 | 19:41 | 12:38 | 147.39 |
| 8 |
06:01
↑
114° ESE
|
19:17
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 16m | +0m 22s | 04:38 | 20:40 | 05:07 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:42 | 12:39 | 147.37 |
| 9 |
06:01
↑
115° ESE
|
19:18
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 16m | +0m 20s | 04:38 | 20:41 | 05:08 | 20:11 | 05:36 | 19:42 | 12:39 | 147.35 |
| 10 |
06:01
↑
115° ESE
|
19:18
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 16m | +0m 19s | 04:38 | 20:42 | 05:08 | 20:12 | 05:37 | 19:43 | 12:40 | 147.34 |
| 11 |
06:02
↑
115° ESE
|
19:19
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | +0m 17s | 04:38 | 20:43 | 05:08 | 20:13 | 05:37 | 19:44 | 12:40 | 147.32 |
| 12 |
06:02
↑
115° ESE
|
19:19
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | +0m 16s | 04:38 | 20:43 | 05:08 | 20:13 | 05:37 | 19:44 | 12:41 | 147.30 |
| 13 |
06:02
↑
115° ESE
|
19:20
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | +0m 14s | 04:39 | 20:44 | 05:09 | 20:14 | 05:38 | 19:45 | 12:41 | 147.28 |
| 14 |
06:03
↑
115° ESE
|
19:21
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | +0m 13s | 04:39 | 20:44 | 05:09 | 20:14 | 05:38 | 19:46 | 12:41 | 147.27 |
| 15 |
06:03
↑
115° ESE
|
19:21
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 11s | 04:39 | 20:45 | 05:09 | 20:15 | 05:38 | 19:46 | 12:42 | 147.25 |
| 16 |
06:04
↑
115° ESE
|
19:22
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 09s | 04:40 | 20:46 | 05:10 | 20:16 | 05:39 | 19:47 | 12:42 | 147.23 |
| 17 |
06:04
↑
115° ESE
|
19:22
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 08s | 04:40 | 20:46 | 05:10 | 20:16 | 05:39 | 19:47 | 12:43 | 147.22 |
| 18 |
06:04
↑
115° ESE
|
19:23
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 06s | 04:40 | 20:47 | 05:10 | 20:17 | 05:39 | 19:48 | 12:43 | 147.21 |
| 19 |
06:05
↑
115° ESE
|
19:23
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 04s | 04:41 | 20:47 | 05:11 | 20:17 | 05:40 | 19:48 | 12:44 | 147.19 |
| 20 |
06:05
↑
115° ESE
|
19:24
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 03s | 04:41 | 20:48 | 05:11 | 20:18 | 05:40 | 19:49 | 12:44 | 147.18 |
| 21 |
06:06
↑
115° ESE
|
19:24
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | +0m 01s | 04:42 | 20:48 | 05:12 | 20:18 | 05:41 | 19:49 | 12:45 | 147.17 |
| 22 |
06:06
↑
115° ESE
|
19:25
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 00s | 04:42 | 20:49 | 05:12 | 20:19 | 05:41 | 19:50 | 12:45 | 147.16 |
| 23 |
06:07
↑
115° ESE
|
19:25
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 01s | 04:43 | 20:49 | 05:13 | 20:19 | 05:42 | 19:50 | 12:46 | 147.15 |
| 24 |
06:07
↑
115° ESE
|
19:26
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 03s | 04:43 | 20:50 | 05:13 | 20:20 | 05:42 | 19:51 | 12:46 | 147.14 |
| 25 |
06:08
↑
115° ESE
|
19:26
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 05s | 04:44 | 20:50 | 05:14 | 20:20 | 05:43 | 19:51 | 12:47 | 147.13 |
| 26 |
06:08
↑
115° ESE
|
19:27
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 06s | 04:44 | 20:51 | 05:14 | 20:21 | 05:43 | 19:52 | 12:47 | 147.13 |
| 27 |
06:09
↑
115° ESE
|
19:27
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 08s | 04:45 | 20:51 | 05:15 | 20:21 | 05:44 | 19:52 | 12:48 | 147.12 |
| 28 |
06:10
↑
115° ESE
|
19:28
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 18m | -0m 10s | 04:46 | 20:51 | 05:16 | 20:21 | 05:45 | 19:52 | 12:48 | 147.12 |
| 29 |
06:10
↑
115° ESE
|
19:28
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | -0m 11s | 04:46 | 20:52 | 05:16 | 20:22 | 05:45 | 19:53 | 12:49 | 147.11 |
| 30 |
06:11
↑
115° ESE
|
19:28
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | -0m 13s | 04:47 | 20:52 | 05:17 | 20:22 | 05:46 | 19:53 | 12:49 | 147.11 |
| 31 |
06:11
↑
115° ESE
|
19:29
↑
245° WSW
|
13h 17m | -0m 14s | 04:48 | 20:52 | 05:17 | 20:22 | 05:46 | 19:53 | 12:50 | 147.11 |
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All times are in local time for Grootfontein. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Grootfontein, the earliest sunrise of December is on December 01 to 06 and the latest sunset of December is on December 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Grootfontein?
Days in Grootfontein are currently getting longer by about 45s each day, roughly 5 minutes more daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Grootfontein Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 06:54-07:03 | 18:45-18:53 |
| Golden hour | 07:03-07:47 | 18:00-18:45 |
Grootfontein's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | December 21, 2026 | 13h 18m |
| Shortest day | June 22, 2026 | 10h 56m |
| Earliest sunrise | November 25, 2026 | 05:59 |
| Latest sunset | January 15, 2027 | 19:32 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
In Grootfontein today, the morning golden hour runs 07:03-07:47 and the evening golden hour 18:00-18:45, with the cooler blue hour around 06:54-07:03 and 18:45-18:53. These warm and cool light windows drift through the year as the sun's path changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Grootfontein
What time is sunrise in Grootfontein today?
The sun rises over Grootfontein today at 07:17 local time.
What time is sunset in Grootfontein today?
Sunset in Grootfontein today is at 18:30 local time.
What time is solar noon in Grootfontein today?
Solar noon in Grootfontein — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:54 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Grootfontein?
In Grootfontein today: civil twilight begins at 06:54 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:53 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Grootfontein?
Nautical twilight in Grootfontein today runs from 06:27 in the morning to 19:20 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Grootfontein for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Grootfontein ends at 19:46 in the evening and resumes at 06:01 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Grootfontein?
Today in Grootfontein, the sun rises at an azimuth of 71° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
