Winter Solstice in Orkney
South Africa — December 21, 2026
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Orkney
17:15:47
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
15:15:47
Etc/UTC
Mecca
18:15:47
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.
Orkney Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 110,052
- Coordinates
- -26.9802, 26.6727
Sun Times Today in Orkney
Sunrise
06:28
Solar Noon
12:14
Sunset
18:00
Golden Hour
17:29
Daylight
11h 32m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Orkney
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:10 |
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Dhuhr | 12:14 |
| Asr | 15:32 |
| Maghrib | 18:00 |
| Isha | 19:13 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Orkney?
- Winter Solstice in Orkney falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Orkney in?
- Orkney is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.