Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Eswatini
Sunrise in Eswatini today ranges from 06:14 in Mbabane to 06:14 in Mbabane, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Mbabane
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
17:37
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbabane | 06:14 | 17:37 | 11h 23m |
Eswatini spans approximately 26.5°S. Eswatini's near-tropical location gives it consistent daylight throughout the year, typically 11 to 13 hours with minimal seasonal swing. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across Eswatini varies by location and season. In the southern hemisphere, Eswatini sees golden hour windows of 45 to 90 minutes that are longest during the southern winter months (June to August). Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Eswatini depends on latitude. Eswatini's near-equatorial position means consistent daylight of 11 to 13 hours year-round, with minimal seasonal variation.
The best time of year to visit Eswatini for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.