Timezone:South Africa Standard Time
Current Time:Wednesday, September 16, 2026 6:53 PM
Longitude:27.879371
Latitude:-28.873721
Sunrise Time Today:6:07:06 AM
Sunset Time Today:6:02:39 PM
Daylength Today:11h 55m 32s
Sunrise Time Tomorrow:6:05:53 AM
Sunset Time Tomorrow:6:03:08 PM
Daylength Tomorrow:11h 57m 15s

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Date Sunrise Time Sunset Time Daylength
Jan 1, 2026 5:13:55 AM 7:11:15 PM 13h 57m 20s
Feb 1, 2026 5:39:09 AM 7:07:05 PM 13h 27m 56s
Mar 1, 2026 6:00:49 AM 6:44:19 PM 12h 43m 30s
Apr 1, 2026 6:19:04 AM 6:08:43 PM 11h 49m 39s
May 1, 2026 6:36:14 AM 5:37:37 PM 11h 1m 23s
Jun 1, 2026 6:54:34 AM 5:20:36 PM 10h 26m 1s
Jul 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM 5:22:50 PM 10h 19m 12s
Aug 1, 2026 6:54:06 AM 5:38:04 PM 10h 43m 57s
Sep 1, 2026 6:26:00 AM 5:54:52 PM 11h 28m 52s
Sep 17, 2026 6:07:06 AM 6:02:39 PM 11h 55m 32s
Sep 18, 2026 6:05:53 AM 6:03:08 PM 11h 57m 15s
Oct 1, 2026 5:50:02 AM 6:09:36 PM 12h 19m 33s
Nov 1, 2026 5:17:41 AM 6:28:58 PM 13h 11m 16s
Dec 1, 2026 5:03:53 AM 6:53:11 PM 13h 49m 18s

Sunrise & Sunset Photos

The tree, the train and the sun by Jean-Marc Frybourg, Photo © JM Frybourg – 230702-6146sandstoneestates ficksburg southafrica afriquedusud sunrise steamtr
The tree, the train and the sun by Jean-Marc Frybourg
Good morniin' the train by Jean-Marc Frybourg, The mountain in the background is in Lesotho and the train is in South Africa, on the Sandstone Esta
Good morniin' the train by Jean-Marc Frybourg
Africa Sunrise, with a Cloud of Steam by Jean-Marc Frybourg, Photo © JM Frybourg – 240727-2123
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Africa Sunrise, with a Cloud of Steam by Jean-Marc Frybourg
Another Sunrise over Sandstone by Jean-Marc Frybourg, Photo © JM Frybourg – 230703-7167ficksburg southafrica afriquedusud suidafrika rsa sar southafricanr
Another Sunrise over Sandstone by Jean-Marc Frybourg
NG 17 in black and yellow by Jean-Marc Frybourg, 23 July 2024 – Silhouetted against the sunrise light, ex-South African Railways SAR Class NG 15 “Kal
NG 17 in black and yellow by Jean-Marc Frybourg
Out of Africa by Jean-Marc Frybourg, This charming morning scene took place in July 2023 at the Sandstone Estate farm, near Ficksburg in
Out of Africa by Jean-Marc Frybourg
A Steam Harvester by Jean-Marc Frybourg, 23 July 2024 – Looking like a faraway corn harvester, the ex-South African Railways - SAR Class NG G
A Steam Harvester by Jean-Marc Frybourg
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Lawley No 7, Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam steamloco railway railways
Lawley No 7, Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3
Morning Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
Morning Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
A Morning Photorun with NGG16 no 153, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
A Morning Photorun with NGG16 no 153, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
An Early Morning Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
An Early Morning Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise Photorun NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
Sunrise Photorun NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
A faint sunrise Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
A faint sunrise Photorun NGG16 no 153 and NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
Lawley No 7, Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam steamloco railway railways
Lawley No 7, Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun. Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Sunrise photorun for Fowler no6 and Barclay no1.  Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3, Fowler no6 and Barclay no1 on a sunrise photorun near Hoekfontein Depot. Sandstone Heritage Trust Ra
Sunrise photorun for Fowler no6 and Barclay no1. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 5th May 2009. by garratt3
Lawleys No 7 and 106 on a Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam steamloco railway railways
Lawleys No 7 and 106 on a Sunrise photorun, Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 4th May, 2009. by garratt3
Faint Sunrise Photorun NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3, digital heritage sandstoneestaterailway railroad southafricansteam steam sunrise steamloco railway r
Faint Sunrise Photorun NGG13 no. 49. Sandstone Heritage Trust Railway, Orange Free State, South Africa, 3rd May, 2009. by garratt3
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 15 by Chris_Cairns, The Wickham Type 27 Mark III Open Trolley (Wickham 9234/1962) running up Pandora Curve with WHHR vol
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 15 by Chris_Cairns
Twin tank loco silhouette by Geoff Cooke, Taken during the Geoff's Trains South African Narrow Gauge Tour. May 2009.

Sandstone Estates, South
Twin tank loco silhouette by Geoff Cooke
Lawley sunrise by Geoff Cooke, Taken during the Geoff's Trains South African Narrow Gauge Tour. May 2009.

Sandstone Estates, South
Lawley sunrise by Geoff Cooke
DSC06492 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Sunrise runpast with NG15 17 and NGG16 113 at Mooihoek.stars sandstone heritage
DSC06492 by Alexander Morley
Sunrise by hfe-railpictures, ...  in front of the guest cottage at Sandstone Estates.sandstoneestates ficksburg waggon coach sunr
Sunrise by hfe-railpictures
DSC06497 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Sunrise runpast with NG15 17 and NGG16 113 at Mooihoek.stars sandstone heritage
DSC06497 by Alexander Morley
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 28 by Chris_Cairns, NG15-17 running around Grootdrai balloon (27 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 28 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 32 by Chris_Cairns, NG15-17 climbing Pandora's Curve (27 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 32 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 46 by Chris_Cairns, Footplate of NG15-17 simmering at the running shed in Hoekfontein (29 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 46 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 26 by Chris_Cairns, NG15-17 at Sunrise approaching Hoekfontein (27 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 26 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 27 by Chris_Cairns, NG15-17 at Sunrise approaching Hoekfontein (27 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 27 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 06 by Chris_Cairns, NG15-17 (Henschel 21905/1931) running alongside the runway (24 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 06 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 39 by Chris_Cairns, Sentinel Steam Wagon (No.26932) running along the runway (29 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 39 by Chris_Cairns
DSC06382 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Sunset at Vailima Siding, one of the NGG16s, no 88 had failed due to poor coal c
DSC06382 by Alexander Morley
DSC07311 by Alexander Morley, Reefsteamers 1535 Charter. 1535 with a sunrise runpast at Ficksburg.south african railways 12ar 1535
DSC07311 by Alexander Morley
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 38 by Chris_Cairns, NGG16-88 & NGG13-49 passing Oxen wagon train, Sentinel Steam Wagon and Fowler Steam Crane with r
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 38 by Chris_Cairns
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 29 by Chris_Cairns, Sezela No.3 (Avonside 1936/1924) & Feldbahn (Henschel 13779/1915) on a false departure from Hoek
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 29 by Chris_Cairns
DSC07278 by Alexander Morley, Reefsteamers 1535 Charter. 1535 with a sunrise runpast at Ficksburg.south african railways 12ar 1535
DSC07278 by Alexander Morley
DSC07309 by Alexander Morley, Reefsteamers 1535 Charter. 1535 with a sunrise runpast at Ficksburg.south african railways 12ar 1535
DSC07309 by Alexander Morley
DSC07236 by Alexander Morley, Reefsteamers 1535 Charter. Preparing 1535 before sunrise at Ficksburg.south african railways 12ar 15
DSC07236 by Alexander Morley
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 23 by Chris_Cairns, Decauville ‘Bathala’ 0-4-0T (302/1899) departing Grootdrai for Hoekfontein (26 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 23 by Chris_Cairns
DSC07368 by Alexander Morley, Reefsteamers 1535 Charter. Having spent 8 hours stationary the train was eventually was allowed to m
DSC07368 by Alexander Morley
DSC04814 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Baldwin NG10 No. 61 and Garratt NGG11 No 52 near Hoekfontein at sunrise.stars sa
DSC04814 by Alexander Morley
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 24 by Chris_Cairns, Decauville with some of the steam vehicles running along the runway (26 Mar 2012).

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Kalahari Sunrise Gala 24 by Chris_Cairns
DSC04786 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. The first runpast for the early morning photo shoot. Baldwin NG10 No. 61 and Gar
DSC04786 by Alexander Morley
DSC04851 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Baldwin NG10 No. 61 and Garratt NGG11 No 52 near Hoekfontein at sunrise.stars sa
DSC04851 by Alexander Morley
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 48 by Chris_Cairns, The 'Big Power Show', NG15-17 piloting NGG16-153, NGG16-113, NGG13-49 & NGG16-88 approaching the
Kalahari Sunrise Gala 48 by Chris_Cairns
DSC04789 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Baldwin NG10 No. 61 and Garratt NGG11 No 52 near Hoekfontein at sunrise.stars sa
DSC04789 by Alexander Morley
DSC04842 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Baldwin NG10 No. 61 and Garratt NGG11 No 52 near Hoekfontein at sunrise.stars sa
DSC04842 by Alexander Morley
DSC05782 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Lawleys NG6 97 and BR7 at sunrise near Hoekfontein.stars sandstone heritage trus
DSC05782 by Alexander Morley
DSC05773 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Lawleys NG6 97 and BR7 at sunrise near Hoekfontein.stars sandstone heritage trus
DSC05773 by Alexander Morley
DSC05768 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Lawleys NG6 97 and BR7 at sunrise near Hoekfontein.stars sandstone heritage trus
DSC05768 by Alexander Morley
DSC05786 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Lawleys NG6 97 and BR7 at sunrise near Hoekfontein.stars sandstone heritage trus
DSC05786 by Alexander Morley
DSC05799 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. Lawleys NG6 97 and BR7 at sunrise near Hoekfontein.stars sandstone heritage trus
DSC05799 by Alexander Morley
DSC06404 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. The two Chipmunks and Tiger Moth in formation at sunset over Vailima.stars sands
DSC06404 by Alexander Morley
DSC06397 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. The two Chipmunks and Tiger Moth in formation at sunset over Vailima.stars sands
DSC06397 by Alexander Morley
DSC06406 by Alexander Morley, Stars of Sandstone. The two Chipmunks and Tiger Moth in formation at sunset over Vailima.stars sands
DSC06406 by Alexander Morley