December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Somerset East, South Africa 🇿🇦

Q: What time is sunrise in Somerset East today?

The sun rises over Somerset East today at 06:31 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Somerset East today?

Sunset in Somerset East today is at 18:02 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Somerset East today?

Solar noon in Somerset East — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:16 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Somerset East?

In Somerset East today: civil twilight begins at 06:06 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:27 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Somerset East?

Nautical twilight in Somerset East today runs from 05:37 in the morning to 18:55 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: When is the sky fully dark in Somerset East for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Somerset East ends at 19:24 in the evening and resumes at 05:09 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Somerset East?

Today in Somerset East, the sun rises at an azimuth of 82° and sets at 278° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Sun Phase: Night

Sunrise Today: 06:31 ↑ 82.0° E

Sunset Today: 18:02 ↑ 277.8° W

Day Length: 11h 30m

Sun Direction: W

Sun Altitude: -25.04°

Sun Distance: 150.857 million km

Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)

When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Somerset East?

December 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Somerset East

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	05:02 ↑ 117° ESE	19:10 ↑ 243° WSW	14h 07m	+0m 59s	03:23	20:50	04:00	20:13	04:34	19:39	12:06	147.52
2	05:02 ↑ 117° ESE	19:11 ↑ 243° WSW	14h 08m	+0m 57s	03:23	20:51	04:00	20:14	04:34	19:40	12:06	147.49
3	05:02 ↑ 117° ESE	19:12 ↑ 243° WSW	14h 09m	+0m 54s	03:22	20:52	03:59	20:15	04:33	19:41	12:07	147.47
4	05:02 ↑ 117° ESE	19:13 ↑ 243° WSW	14h 10m	+0m 51s	03:22	20:53	03:59	20:16	04:33	19:42	12:07	147.45
5	05:02 ↑ 117° ESE	19:14 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 11m	+0m 49s	03:22	20:54	03:59	20:17	04:33	19:42	12:08	147.43
6	05:02 ↑ 118° ESE	19:14 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 12m	+0m 46s	03:22	20:55	03:59	20:18	04:33	19:43	12:08	147.41
7	05:02 ↑ 118° ESE	19:15 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 12m	+0m 43s	03:22	20:56	03:59	20:19	04:33	19:44	12:08	147.39
8	05:02 ↑ 118° ESE	19:16 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 13m	+0m 41s	03:21	20:57	03:59	20:19	04:33	19:45	12:09	147.37
9	05:02 ↑ 118° ESE	19:17 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 14m	+0m 38s	03:21	20:58	03:59	20:20	04:33	19:46	12:09	147.35
10	05:03 ↑ 118° ESE	19:17 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 14m	+0m 35s	03:21	20:59	03:59	20:21	04:34	19:46	12:10	147.33
11	05:03 ↑ 118° ESE	19:18 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 15m	+0m 32s	03:21	21:00	03:59	20:22	04:34	19:47	12:10	147.31
12	05:03 ↑ 118° ESE	19:19 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 15m	+0m 29s	03:21	21:00	03:59	20:23	04:34	19:48	12:11	147.29
13	05:03 ↑ 118° ESE	19:20 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 16m	+0m 26s	03:22	21:01	03:59	20:23	04:34	19:49	12:11	147.28
14	05:03 ↑ 118° ESE	19:20 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 16m	+0m 24s	03:22	21:02	04:00	20:24	04:34	19:49	12:12	147.26
15	05:04 ↑ 119° ESE	19:21 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	+0m 21s	03:22	21:03	04:00	20:25	04:35	19:50	12:12	147.25
16	05:04 ↑ 119° ESE	19:21 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	+0m 18s	03:22	21:04	04:00	20:26	04:35	19:51	12:13	147.23
17	05:04 ↑ 119° ESE	19:22 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	+0m 15s	03:22	21:04	04:00	20:26	04:35	19:51	12:13	147.22
18	05:05 ↑ 119° ESE	19:23 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	+0m 12s	03:23	21:05	04:01	20:27	04:36	19:52	12:13	147.20
19	05:05 ↑ 119° ESE	19:23 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	+0m 09s	03:23	21:05	04:01	20:27	04:36	19:52	12:14	147.19
20	05:06 ↑ 119° ESE	19:24 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	+0m 05s	03:23	21:06	04:02	20:28	04:36	19:53	12:14	147.18
21	05:06 ↑ 119° ESE	19:24 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	+0m 02s	03:24	21:07	04:02	20:28	04:37	19:53	12:15	147.17
22	05:07 ↑ 119° ESE	19:25 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	-0m 00s	03:24	21:07	04:02	20:29	04:37	19:54	12:15	147.16
23	05:07 ↑ 119° ESE	19:25 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	-0m 03s	03:25	21:07	04:03	20:29	04:38	19:54	12:16	147.15
24	05:08 ↑ 119° ESE	19:26 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 18m	-0m 06s	03:25	21:08	04:04	20:30	04:38	19:55	12:16	147.14
25	05:08 ↑ 119° ESE	19:26 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	-0m 09s	03:26	21:08	04:04	20:30	04:39	19:55	12:17	147.13
26	05:09 ↑ 119° ESE	19:26 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	-0m 12s	03:27	21:08	04:05	20:30	04:40	19:56	12:17	147.12
27	05:09 ↑ 119° ESE	19:27 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	-0m 15s	03:27	21:09	04:05	20:31	04:40	19:56	12:18	147.12
28	05:10 ↑ 119° ESE	19:27 ↑ 241° WSW	14h 17m	-0m 18s	03:28	21:09	04:06	20:31	04:41	19:56	12:18	147.11
29	05:11 ↑ 118° ESE	19:27 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 16m	-0m 21s	03:29	21:09	04:07	20:31	04:42	19:57	12:19	147.11
30	05:11 ↑ 118° ESE	19:28 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 16m	-0m 24s	03:30	21:09	04:08	20:32	04:42	19:57	12:19	147.11
31	05:12 ↑ 118° ESE	19:28 ↑ 242° WSW	14h 15m	-0m 27s	03:30	21:09	04:08	20:32	04:43	19:57	12:20	147.11
All times are in local time for Somerset East. 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 highlighted in the table.

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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Somerset East?

Days in Somerset East are currently getting longer by about 1m 55s each day, roughly 13 minutes more daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Somerset East Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	06:06-06:15	18:18-18:27
Golden hour	06:15-07:03	17:30-18:18

Somerset East's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	December 21, 2026	14h 18m
Shortest day	June 22, 2026	9h 59m
Earliest sunrise	December 1, 2026	05:02
Latest sunset	January 3, 2027	19:29

Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Somerset East

The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Somerset East also fixes the Qibla: face 16deg (NNE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 6,207 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Somerset East on a live compass.

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.

Photographers in Somerset East get the golden hour at 06:15-07:03 in the morning and 17:30-18:18 in the evening today; the bluish blue hour falls near 06:06-06:15 and 18:18-18:27. Both windows move across the seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Somerset East

What time is sunrise in Somerset East today?

The sun rises over Somerset East today at 06:31 local time.

What time is sunset in Somerset East today?

Sunset in Somerset East today is at 18:02 local time.

What time is solar noon in Somerset East today?

Solar noon in Somerset East — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 12:16 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Somerset East?

In Somerset East today: civil twilight begins at 06:06 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:27 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Somerset East?

Nautical twilight in Somerset East today runs from 05:37 in the morning to 18:55 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

When is the sky fully dark in Somerset East for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Somerset East ends at 19:24 in the evening and resumes at 05:09 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 Somerset East?

Today in Somerset East, the sun rises at an azimuth of 82° and sets at 278° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.