Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:13:10
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 Sunset: 19:08:17
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Day Length: 13h 55m 7s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:08:39 | 12:02:09 | 18:55:39 | 13h 47m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:08:39 | 12:02:32 | 18:56:25 | 13h 47m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:08:41 | 12:02:56 | 18:57:10 | 13h 48m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:08:44 | 12:03:20 | 18:57:55 | 13h 49m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:08:49 | 12:03:45 | 18:58:40 | 13h 49m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:08:56 | 12:04:10 | 18:59:24 | 13h 50m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:09:04 | 12:04:35 | 19:00:07 | 13h 51m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:09:14 | 12:05:02 | 19:00:50 | 13h 51m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:09:25 | 12:05:28 | 19:01:32 | 13h 52m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:09:38 | 12:05:55 | 19:02:13 | 13h 52m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:09:52 | 12:06:23 | 19:02:54 | 13h 53m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:10:08 | 12:06:51 | 19:03:33 | 13h 53m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:10:26 | 12:07:19 | 19:04:12 | 13h 53m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:10:45 | 12:07:48 | 19:04:50 | 13h 54m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:11:06 | 12:08:16 | 19:05:27 | 13h 54m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:11:28 | 12:08:46 | 19:06:03 | 13h 54m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:11:51 | 12:09:15 | 19:06:39 | 13h 54m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:12:16 | 12:09:44 | 19:07:13 | 13h 54m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:12:42 | 12:10:14 | 19:07:46 | 13h 55m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:13:10 | 12:10:44 | 19:08:17 | 13h 55m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:13:39 | 12:11:13 | 19:08:48 | 13h 55m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:14:09 | 12:11:43 | 19:09:18 | 13h 55m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:14:40 | 12:12:13 | 19:09:46 | 13h 55m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:15:13 | 12:12:43 | 19:10:13 | 13h 55m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:15:47 | 12:13:13 | 19:10:38 | 13h 54m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:16:22 | 12:13:42 | 19:11:03 | 13h 54m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:16:58 | 12:14:12 | 19:11:26 | 13h 54m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:17:35 | 12:14:41 | 19:11:47 | 13h 54m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:18:13 | 12:15:10 | 19:12:07 | 13h 53m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:18:52 | 12:15:39 | 19:12:26 | 13h 53m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:19:33 | 12:16:08 | 19:12:43 | 13h 53m 10s |
Day length in Welkom during the year on the chart:
Welkom 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