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Richards Bay, South Africa - Sunrise Time

Wondering when the sun comes up in Richards Bay? Here is today's exact sunrise time for Richards Bay, South Africa, along with first light and the morning golden hour — everything you need to plan an early shoot or a quiet start to the day.

Richards Bay Sunrise TimeSeptember 2

Sunrise Time
First Light
Morning Golden Hour
6:07 AM – 6:38 AM
Sunset Time
Daylight
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

Sunrise times by month in Richards Bay

MonthSunrise TimeSunset TimeDaylight
January5:08 AM6:55 PM13h 46m
February5:34 AM6:39 PM13h 5m
March5:53 AM6:10 PM12h 17m
April6:10 AM5:35 PM11h 24m
May6:28 AM5:10 PM10h 41m
June6:44 AM5:03 PM10h 19m
July6:44 AM5:12 PM10h 28m
August6:25 AM5:29 PM11h 4m
September5:51 AM5:45 PM11h 53m
October5:16 AM6:01 PM12h 45m
November4:51 AM6:24 PM13h 32m
December4:49 AM6:47 PM13h 57m

Times shown are for the 15th of each month, in local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Richards Bay today?

Today's sunrise in Richards Bay, South Africa is at 6:07 AM, giving 11h 32m of daylight before sunset at 5:39 PM.

What time is first light in Richards Bay today?

First light in Richards Bay begins at 5:43 AM — the start of civil twilight, roughly half an hour before sunrise at 6:07 AM. The pre-sunrise sky often shows the softest colors of the day.

What time is the morning golden hour in Richards Bay?

The morning golden hour in Richards Bay runs 6:07 AM – 6:38 AM, starting at sunrise. The low sun gives soft, warm, directional light — and mornings are usually calmer and less crowded than sunset.

What is the best time for sunrise photography in Richards Bay?

Arrive at least 30 minutes before sunrise (6:07 AM) to catch the pre-dawn glow. The most vibrant colors typically appear 10-15 minutes before the sun clears the horizon, with a soft golden window right after.

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