Sunrise and Sunset times in Durban, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:00:04
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 Sunset: 18:06:27
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Day Length: 12h 6m 23s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.865, Longitude: 30.98
Durban
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
2 729 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:47:04 | 12:08:24 | 18:29:44 | 12h 42m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:47:46 | 12:08:12 | 18:28:38 | 12h 40m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:48:27 | 12:07:59 | 18:27:32 | 12h 39m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:49:08 | 12:07:46 | 18:26:25 | 12h 37m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:49:49 | 12:07:33 | 18:25:17 | 12h 35m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:50:30 | 12:07:19 | 18:24:09 | 12h 33m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 05:51:10 | 12:07:05 | 18:23:01 | 12h 31m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 05:51:50 | 12:06:51 | 18:21:52 | 12h 30m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 05:52:29 | 12:06:36 | 18:20:42 | 12h 28m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:53:09 | 12:06:21 | 18:19:32 | 12h 26m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:53:48 | 12:06:05 | 18:18:22 | 12h 24m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:54:26 | 12:05:49 | 18:17:12 | 12h 22m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 05:55:05 | 12:05:33 | 18:16:01 | 12h 20m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 05:55:43 | 12:05:16 | 18:14:50 | 12h 19m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 05:56:21 | 12:05:00 | 18:13:39 | 12h 17m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 05:56:59 | 12:04:43 | 18:12:27 | 12h 15m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 05:57:36 | 12:04:26 | 18:11:15 | 12h 13m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 05:58:13 | 12:04:08 | 18:10:03 | 12h 11m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 05:58:50 | 12:03:51 | 18:08:51 | 12h 10m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 05:59:27 | 12:03:33 | 18:07:39 | 12h 8m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:00:04 | 12:03:15 | 18:06:27 | 12h 6m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:00:40 | 12:02:58 | 18:05:15 | 12h 4m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:01:17 | 12:02:40 | 18:04:02 | 12h 2m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:01:53 | 12:02:22 | 18:02:50 | 12h 0m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:02:29 | 12:02:03 | 18:01:38 | 11h 59m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:03:05 | 12:01:45 | 18:00:25 | 11h 57m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:03:41 | 12:01:27 | 17:59:13 | 11h 55m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:04:17 | 12:01:09 | 17:58:01 | 11h 53m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:04:53 | 12:00:51 | 17:56:49 | 11h 51m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:05:29 | 12:00:33 | 17:55:38 | 11h 50m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:06:04 | 12:00:15 | 17:54:26 | 11h 48m 22s |
Day length in Durban during the year on the chart:
Durban on South Africa map:
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks