Sunrise and Sunset times in Swellendam, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:42:14
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 Sunset: 18:48:40
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Day Length: 12h 6m 26s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -34.0196, Longitude: 20.43
Swellendam
Western Cape, South Africa 
13 674 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:26:03 | 12:50:35 | 19:15:08 | 12h 49m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:26:54 | 12:50:23 | 19:13:53 | 12h 46m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:27:45 | 12:50:11 | 19:12:37 | 12h 44m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:28:36 | 12:49:58 | 19:11:20 | 12h 42m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:29:26 | 12:49:45 | 19:10:03 | 12h 40m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:30:16 | 12:49:31 | 19:08:46 | 12h 38m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:31:06 | 12:49:17 | 19:07:28 | 12h 36m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:31:56 | 12:49:02 | 19:06:09 | 12h 34m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:32:45 | 12:48:47 | 19:04:50 | 12h 32m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:33:34 | 12:48:32 | 19:03:31 | 12h 29m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:34:22 | 12:48:17 | 19:02:11 | 12h 27m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:35:10 | 12:48:01 | 19:00:51 | 12h 25m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:35:58 | 12:47:44 | 18:59:31 | 12h 23m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:36:46 | 12:47:28 | 18:58:10 | 12h 21m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:37:34 | 12:47:11 | 18:56:49 | 12h 19m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:38:21 | 12:46:54 | 18:55:28 | 12h 17m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:39:08 | 12:46:37 | 18:54:06 | 12h 14m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:39:55 | 12:46:20 | 18:52:45 | 12h 12m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:40:41 | 12:46:02 | 18:51:23 | 12h 10m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:41:28 | 12:45:45 | 18:50:02 | 12h 8m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:42:14 | 12:45:27 | 18:48:40 | 12h 6m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:43:00 | 12:45:09 | 18:47:18 | 12h 4m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:43:46 | 12:44:51 | 18:45:56 | 12h 2m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:44:32 | 12:44:33 | 18:44:34 | 12h 0m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:45:18 | 12:44:15 | 18:43:12 | 11h 57m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:46:03 | 12:43:57 | 18:41:50 | 11h 55m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:46:49 | 12:43:39 | 18:40:29 | 11h 53m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:47:34 | 12:43:21 | 18:39:07 | 11h 51m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:48:19 | 12:43:03 | 18:37:46 | 11h 49m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:49:04 | 12:42:45 | 18:36:25 | 11h 47m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:49:49 | 12:42:27 | 18:35:04 | 11h 45m 15s |
Day length in Swellendam during the year on the chart:
Swellendam 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