Winter Solstice in Soweto
South Africa — December 21, 2026
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Soweto
10:53:36
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
08:53:36
Etc/UTC
Mecca
11:53:36
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.
Soweto Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 1,695,047
- Coordinates
- -26.2678, 27.8585
Sun Times Today in Soweto
Sunrise
06:21
Solar Noon
12:10
Sunset
17:59
Golden Hour
17:28
Daylight
11h 37m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Soweto
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:04 |
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Dhuhr | 12:10 |
| Asr | 15:30 |
| Maghrib | 17:59 |
| Isha | 19:11 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
25.8°C
Low
15.5°C
Condition
Drizzle
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Soweto?
- Winter Solstice in Soweto falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Soweto in?
- Soweto is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.