Winter Solstice in Mthatha
South Africa — December 21, 2026
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Mthatha
12:17:55
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
10:17:55
Etc/UTC
Mecca
13:17:55
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Mthatha Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 164,848
- Coordinates
- -31.5889, 28.7844
Sun Times Today in Mthatha
Sunrise
06:21
Solar Noon
12:06
Sunset
17:51
Golden Hour
17:19
Daylight
11h 30m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Mthatha
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:00 |
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Dhuhr | 12:06 |
| Asr | 15:23 |
| Maghrib | 17:51 |
| Isha | 19:08 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
22.8°C
Low
15.4°C
Condition
Drizzle
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Mthatha?
- Winter Solstice in Mthatha falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Mthatha in?
- Mthatha is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.