Winter Solstice 2024 Southern Hemisphere Time. Winter solstice โ is the day of the year when the sun passes through the southernmost point of the ecliptic in the northern hemisphere (or through the northernmost point in the southern. The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight.
The winter solstice marks the yearโs longest night and shortest day. Winter solstice takes place on june 20, 2024, at 20:51.