Nigerian Independence Day in Soweto
South Africa — October 1, 2026
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Soweto
13:35:26
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
11:35:26
Etc/UTC
Mecca
14:35:26
UTC+3
About Nigerian Independence Day
Nigerian national holiday on October 1, celebrating independence from British colonial rule in 1960.
Soweto Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 1,695,047
- Coordinates
- -26.2678, 27.8585
Sun Times Today in Soweto
Sunrise
06:27
Solar Noon
12:07
Sunset
17:47
Golden Hour
17:16
Daylight
11h 20m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Soweto
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:09 |
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Dhuhr | 12:07 |
| Asr | 15:22 |
| Maghrib | 17:47 |
| Isha | 19:00 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
28.5°C
Low
11.6°C
Condition
Clear
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Nigerian Independence Day in Soweto?
- Nigerian Independence Day in Soweto falls on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- What timezone is Soweto in?
- Soweto is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.