Sunrise and Sunset times in Pretoria, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:11:06
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 Sunset: 18:17:25
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Day Length: 12h 6m 19s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -25.7069, Longitude: 28.2294
Pretoria
Gauteng, South Africa 
1 338 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:01:02 | 12:19:24 | 18:37:46 | 12h 36m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:01:35 | 12:19:12 | 18:36:49 | 12h 35m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:02:08 | 12:18:59 | 18:35:51 | 12h 33m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:02:40 | 12:18:47 | 18:34:53 | 12h 32m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:03:12 | 12:18:33 | 18:33:54 | 12h 30m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:03:44 | 12:18:19 | 18:32:55 | 12h 29m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:04:16 | 12:18:05 | 18:31:55 | 12h 27m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:04:47 | 12:17:51 | 18:30:55 | 12h 26m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:05:17 | 12:17:36 | 18:29:54 | 12h 24m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:05:48 | 12:17:21 | 18:28:53 | 12h 23m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:06:18 | 12:17:05 | 18:27:52 | 12h 21m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:06:48 | 12:16:49 | 18:26:50 | 12h 20m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:07:17 | 12:16:33 | 18:25:48 | 12h 18m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:07:47 | 12:16:16 | 18:24:46 | 12h 16m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:08:16 | 12:16:00 | 18:23:44 | 12h 15m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:08:45 | 12:15:43 | 18:22:41 | 12h 13m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:09:13 | 12:15:26 | 18:21:38 | 12h 12m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:09:42 | 12:15:08 | 18:20:35 | 12h 10m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:10:10 | 12:14:51 | 18:19:32 | 12h 9m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:10:38 | 12:14:33 | 18:18:28 | 12h 7m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:11:06 | 12:14:15 | 18:17:25 | 12h 6m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:11:34 | 12:13:58 | 18:16:21 | 12h 4m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:12:01 | 12:13:40 | 18:15:18 | 12h 3m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:12:29 | 12:13:22 | 18:14:14 | 12h 1m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:12:56 | 12:13:03 | 18:13:11 | 12h 0m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:13:23 | 12:12:45 | 18:12:07 | 11h 58m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:13:51 | 12:12:27 | 18:11:04 | 11h 57m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:14:18 | 12:12:09 | 18:10:00 | 11h 55m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:14:45 | 12:11:51 | 18:08:57 | 11h 54m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:15:12 | 12:11:33 | 18:07:54 | 11h 52m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:15:39 | 12:11:15 | 18:06:51 | 11h 51m 12s |
Day length in Pretoria during the year on the chart:
Pretoria on South Africa map:
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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