Sunrise and Sunset times in East London, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:12:28
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 Sunset: 18:18:55
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Day Length: 12h 6m 27s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -32.97, Longitude: 27.87
East London
Eastern Cape, South Africa 
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| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:57:07 | 12:20:50 | 18:44:33 | 12h 47m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:57:56 | 12:20:38 | 18:43:20 | 12h 45m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:58:45 | 12:20:26 | 18:42:07 | 12h 43m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:59:33 | 12:20:13 | 18:40:53 | 12h 41m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:00:21 | 12:19:59 | 18:39:38 | 12h 39m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:01:08 | 12:19:46 | 18:38:23 | 12h 37m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:01:56 | 12:19:32 | 18:37:08 | 12h 35m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:02:42 | 12:19:17 | 18:35:52 | 12h 33m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:03:29 | 12:19:02 | 18:34:35 | 12h 31m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:04:15 | 12:18:47 | 18:33:18 | 12h 29m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:05:01 | 12:18:31 | 18:32:01 | 12h 27m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:05:47 | 12:18:15 | 18:30:43 | 12h 24m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:06:33 | 12:17:59 | 18:29:26 | 12h 22m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:07:18 | 12:17:43 | 18:28:07 | 12h 20m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:08:03 | 12:17:26 | 18:26:49 | 12h 18m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:08:48 | 12:17:09 | 18:25:30 | 12h 16m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:09:32 | 12:16:52 | 18:24:12 | 12h 14m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:10:17 | 12:16:35 | 18:22:53 | 12h 12m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:11:01 | 12:16:17 | 18:21:33 | 12h 10m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:11:45 | 12:15:59 | 18:20:14 | 12h 8m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:12:28 | 12:15:42 | 18:18:55 | 12h 6m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:13:12 | 12:15:24 | 18:17:35 | 12h 4m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:13:55 | 12:15:06 | 18:16:16 | 12h 2m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:14:39 | 12:14:48 | 18:14:57 | 12h 0m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:15:22 | 12:14:30 | 18:13:37 | 11h 58m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:16:05 | 12:14:12 | 18:12:18 | 11h 56m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:16:48 | 12:13:53 | 18:10:59 | 11h 54m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:17:31 | 12:13:35 | 18:09:40 | 11h 52m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:18:14 | 12:13:17 | 18:08:21 | 11h 50m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:18:56 | 12:12:59 | 18:07:02 | 11h 48m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:19:39 | 12:12:41 | 18:05:44 | 11h 46m 5s |
Day length in East London during the year on the chart:
East London on South Africa map:
Largest populated areas in South Africa
Johannesburg (Gauteng), Cape Town (Western Cape), Benoni (Gauteng), Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), Pretoria (Gauteng), Vereeniging (Gauteng), Port Elizabeth (Eastern Cape), Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal), Bloemfontein (Free State), Welkom (Free State), Thohoyandou (Limpopo), Springs (Gauteng), Uitenhage (Eastern Cape), Polokwane (Limpopo), Paarl (Western Cape), Klerksdorp (North West), George (Western Cape), Rustenburg (North West), Kimberley (Northern Cape), Bhisho (Eastern Cape), Middelburg (Mpumalanga), Vryheid (KwaZulu-Natal), Umtata (Eastern Cape), Worcester (Western Cape), Potchefstroom (North West), Brits (North West), Queenstown (Eastern Cape), Mmabatho (North West), Kroonstad (Free State), Bethal (Mpumalanga)
Countries closest to South Africa
*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