Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:17:05
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 Sunset: 18:23:25
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Day Length: 12h 6m 20s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:05:27 | 12:25:24 | 18:45:20 | 12h 39m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:06:05 | 12:25:12 | 18:44:18 | 12h 38m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:06:42 | 12:24:59 | 18:43:16 | 12h 36m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:07:20 | 12:24:46 | 18:42:13 | 12h 34m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:07:56 | 12:24:33 | 18:41:10 | 12h 33m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:08:33 | 12:24:19 | 18:40:06 | 12h 31m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:09:09 | 12:24:05 | 18:39:01 | 12h 29m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:09:45 | 12:23:51 | 18:37:57 | 12h 28m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:10:20 | 12:23:36 | 18:36:51 | 12h 26m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:10:55 | 12:23:20 | 18:35:46 | 12h 24m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:11:30 | 12:23:05 | 18:34:40 | 12h 23m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:12:05 | 12:22:49 | 18:33:33 | 12h 21m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:12:39 | 12:22:33 | 18:32:26 | 12h 19m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:13:13 | 12:22:16 | 18:31:20 | 12h 18m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:13:47 | 12:22:00 | 18:30:12 | 12h 16m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:14:20 | 12:21:43 | 18:29:05 | 12h 14m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:14:54 | 12:21:25 | 18:27:57 | 12h 13m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:15:27 | 12:21:08 | 18:26:49 | 12h 11m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:16:00 | 12:20:51 | 18:25:41 | 12h 9m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:16:33 | 12:20:33 | 18:24:33 | 12h 8m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:17:05 | 12:20:15 | 18:23:25 | 12h 6m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:17:38 | 12:19:57 | 18:22:17 | 12h 4m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:18:10 | 12:19:39 | 18:21:09 | 12h 2m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:18:42 | 12:19:21 | 18:20:00 | 12h 1m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:19:14 | 12:19:03 | 18:18:52 | 11h 59m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:19:46 | 12:18:45 | 18:17:44 | 11h 57m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:20:18 | 12:18:27 | 18:16:36 | 11h 56m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:20:50 | 12:18:09 | 18:15:28 | 11h 54m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:21:22 | 12:17:51 | 18:14:20 | 11h 52m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:21:53 | 12:17:33 | 18:13:12 | 11h 51m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:22:25 | 12:17:15 | 18:12:05 | 11h 49m 40s |
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