Today in Midlands, Zimbabwe, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:00 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 20m of daylight. That is 1 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Midlands is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Midlands
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Midlands runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 6:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Midlands's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Midlands falls exactly at 11:50 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 54.97 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Midlands in Spring. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Midlands?
At Midlands's latitude of -19.2785043°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.41° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Midlands are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -19.2785043, 29.8790852. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Midlands (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Midlands versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Midlands today?
In Midlands, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 6:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Midlands today?
Today, morning golden hour in Midlands runs from N/A to 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:31 PM and lasts until 5:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Midlands shift every day?
At Midlands's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 110.41° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Midlands at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:50 AM when the sun reaches 54.97. This produces very high UV, typical of Midlands in Spring. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Midlands changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.