Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Welkom
Free State, South Africa
431 944 people
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:03:20
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 Sunset: 18:08:49
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Day Length: 12h 5m 29s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -27.97, Longitude: 26.73
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:26:29 | 12:13:01 | 17:59:34 | 11h 33m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:25:22 | 12:12:42 | 18:00:02 | 11h 34m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:24:15 | 12:12:22 | 18:00:30 | 11h 36m 15s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:23:08 | 12:12:03 | 18:00:57 | 11h 37m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:22:00 | 12:11:43 | 18:01:25 | 11h 39m 25s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:20:52 | 12:11:22 | 18:01:53 | 11h 41m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:19:43 | 12:11:02 | 18:02:20 | 11h 42m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:18:34 | 12:10:41 | 18:02:48 | 11h 44m 14s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:17:25 | 12:10:20 | 18:03:16 | 11h 45m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:16:16 | 12:09:59 | 18:03:43 | 11h 47m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:15:06 | 12:09:38 | 18:04:11 | 11h 49m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:13:56 | 12:09:17 | 18:04:38 | 11h 50m 42s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:12:46 | 12:08:56 | 18:05:06 | 11h 52m 20s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:11:35 | 12:08:34 | 18:05:33 | 11h 53m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:10:25 | 12:08:13 | 18:06:01 | 11h 55m 36s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:09:14 | 12:07:51 | 18:06:29 | 11h 57m 15s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:08:03 | 12:07:30 | 18:06:57 | 11h 58m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:06:53 | 12:07:09 | 18:07:25 | 12h 0m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:05:42 | 12:06:47 | 18:07:53 | 12h 2m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:04:31 | 12:06:26 | 18:08:21 | 12h 3m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:03:20 | 12:06:05 | 18:08:49 | 12h 5m 29s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:02:09 | 12:05:43 | 18:09:17 | 12h 7m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:00:59 | 12:05:22 | 18:09:46 | 12h 8m 47s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:59:48 | 12:05:01 | 18:10:15 | 12h 10m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:58:38 | 12:04:41 | 18:10:44 | 12h 12m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:57:27 | 12:04:20 | 18:11:13 | 12h 13m 46s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:56:17 | 12:03:59 | 18:11:42 | 12h 15m 25s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:55:07 | 12:03:39 | 18:12:11 | 12h 17m 4s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:53:57 | 12:03:19 | 18:12:41 | 12h 18m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:52:48 | 12:03:00 | 18:13:11 | 12h 20m 23s |
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