Sun direction in Viljoenskroon (South Africa)

For On Now

On 2 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 18:13 in Viljoenskroon, giving 12h17mn of daylight. Solar noon — when the sun is highest and shadows are shortest — is at 12:02. All times are local to Viljoenskroon.

Solar data for Viljoenskroon

05:28 — Dawn time in Viljoenskroon
05:51 — Sunrise time in Viljoenskroon
05:54—18:11 — Daylight time in Viljoenskroon
12:02 — Solar noon in Viljoenskroon
18:13 — Sunset time in Viljoenskroon
18:37 — Dusk time in Viljoenskroon


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Time :
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Position :
-27.212231,26.95554
Timezone :
Africa/Johannesburg
Daylight duration :
12h17mn
Shadow length (1m) :
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Altitude :
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Azimuth :
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Detailed sun information

00:00—04:33 — Night
04:33—05:01 — Astronomical twilight
05:01—05:28 — Nautical twilight
05:28—05:51 — Civil twilight
05:28 — Dawn
05:51 — Sunrise
05:54—18:11 — Daylight
12:02 — Solar noon
18:13 — Sunset
18:37 — Dusk
18:13—18:37 — Civil twilight
18:37—19:04 — Nautical twilight
19:04—19:32 — Astronomical twilight
19:32—00:00 — Night

Legend

Dawn — A time that marks the beginning of the twilight before sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight, while the sun itself is still below the horizon.
Sunrise — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunrise.
Solar noon — The moment when the sun appears the highest in the sky, compared to its positions during the rest of the day.
Sunset — The moment when the top of the sun disc touches the horizon on sunset.
Dusk — A time that marks the end of the twilight after sunset and the beginning of darkness in the evening.
Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun. You can display here the sun direction and the sunny hours in Viljoenskroon (South Africa). Accurate location-specific knowledge of sun path and climatic conditions is essential for economic decisions about solar collector area, orientation, landscaping, summer shading, and the cost-effective use of solar trackers. Enjoy !

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