Zmanim in Johannesburg Today
יוהנסבורג, South Africa · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 04:24 |
| Misheyakir | 05:00 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 05:36 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 08:46 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 09:49 |
| Chatzos | 11:56 |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:27 |
| Mincha Ketana | 15:37 |
| Plag HaMincha | 16:56 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 18:16 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 18:44 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 19:28 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 19:19 |
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About Jewish Prayer Times in Johannesburg
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for Johannesburg's exact coordinates (latitude -26.2041, longitude 28.0473, elevation 1753m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Johannesburg?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in Johannesburg is at 05:36.
What is the latest time to say Shema in Johannesburg?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in Johannesburg today is 08:46. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 05:36.
What time is Chatzos in Johannesburg?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in Johannesburg today is at 11:56.
What time is Mincha in Johannesburg?
The Mincha prayer window in Johannesburg begins at Mincha Gedola (12:27) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (15:37).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in Johannesburg?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in Johannesburg today is at 19:28 (72-minute opinion).