Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:47:29
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 Sunset: 19:06:26
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Day Length: 13h 18m 57s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -27.97, Longitude: 26.73
Welkom
Free State, South Africa 
431 944 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 05:45:03 | 12:26:37 | 19:08:11 | 13h 23m 8s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 05:45:52 | 12:26:44 | 19:07:37 | 13h 21m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 05:46:40 | 12:26:51 | 19:07:02 | 13h 20m 22s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 05:47:29 | 12:26:57 | 19:06:26 | 13h 18m 57s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 05:48:16 | 12:27:02 | 19:05:48 | 13h 17m 32s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 05:49:04 | 12:27:06 | 19:05:09 | 13h 16m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 05:49:51 | 12:27:10 | 19:04:29 | 13h 14m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 05:50:38 | 12:27:13 | 19:03:48 | 13h 13m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 05:51:24 | 12:27:15 | 19:03:05 | 13h 11m 41s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 05:52:10 | 12:27:16 | 19:02:21 | 13h 10m 11s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 05:52:56 | 12:27:16 | 19:01:36 | 13h 8m 40s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 05:53:41 | 12:27:16 | 19:00:50 | 13h 7m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 05:54:26 | 12:27:14 | 19:00:03 | 13h 5m 37s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 05:55:10 | 12:27:13 | 18:59:15 | 13h 4m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 05:55:54 | 12:27:10 | 18:58:25 | 13h 2m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 05:56:38 | 12:27:06 | 18:57:35 | 13h 0m 57s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 05:57:21 | 12:27:02 | 18:56:44 | 12h 59m 23s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 05:58:04 | 12:26:58 | 18:55:51 | 12h 57m 47s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 05:58:46 | 12:26:52 | 18:54:58 | 12h 56m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 05:59:28 | 12:26:46 | 18:54:04 | 12h 54m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 06:00:10 | 12:26:39 | 18:53:09 | 12h 52m 59s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 06:00:51 | 12:26:32 | 18:52:13 | 12h 51m 22s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 06:01:32 | 12:26:24 | 18:51:16 | 12h 49m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 06:02:12 | 12:26:15 | 18:50:19 | 12h 48m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 06:02:52 | 12:26:06 | 18:49:20 | 12h 46m 28s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 06:03:31 | 12:25:56 | 18:48:21 | 12h 44m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 06:04:10 | 12:25:46 | 18:47:22 | 12h 43m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 06:04:49 | 12:25:35 | 18:46:21 | 12h 41m 32s |
Day length in Welkom during the year on the chart:
Welkom 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