Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Welkom
Free State
431 944 people
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -27.97, Longitude: 26.73
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 07:05:02 | 12:17:01 | 17:28:59 | 10h 23m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 07:05:02 | 12:17:12 | 17:29:22 | 10h 24m 20s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 07:05:01 | 12:17:23 | 17:29:45 | 10h 24m 44s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 07:04:59 | 12:17:34 | 17:30:09 | 10h 25m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 07:04:55 | 12:17:44 | 17:30:34 | 10h 25m 39s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 07:04:50 | 12:17:54 | 17:30:59 | 10h 26m 9s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 07:04:44 | 12:18:04 | 17:31:25 | 10h 26m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 07:04:36 | 12:18:13 | 17:31:51 | 10h 27m 15s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 07:04:27 | 12:18:22 | 17:32:18 | 10h 27m 51s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 07:04:16 | 12:18:31 | 17:32:45 | 10h 28m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 07:04:04 | 12:18:39 | 17:33:13 | 10h 29m 9s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 07:03:51 | 12:18:46 | 17:33:42 | 10h 29m 51s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 07:03:37 | 12:18:54 | 17:34:10 | 10h 30m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 07:03:21 | 12:19:00 | 17:34:40 | 10h 31m 19s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 07:03:04 | 12:19:06 | 17:35:09 | 10h 32m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 07:02:45 | 12:19:12 | 17:35:39 | 10h 32m 54s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 07:02:25 | 12:19:17 | 17:36:09 | 10h 33m 44s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 07:02:04 | 12:19:22 | 17:36:39 | 10h 34m 35s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 07:01:41 | 12:19:26 | 17:37:10 | 10h 35m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 07:01:17 | 12:19:29 | 17:37:41 | 10h 36m 24s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 07:00:52 | 12:19:32 | 17:38:12 | 10h 37m 20s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 07:00:26 | 12:19:34 | 17:38:43 | 10h 38m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 06:59:58 | 12:19:36 | 17:39:15 | 10h 39m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 06:59:28 | 12:19:37 | 17:39:46 | 10h 40m 18s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 06:58:58 | 12:19:38 | 17:40:18 | 10h 41m 20s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 06:58:26 | 12:19:38 | 17:40:50 | 10h 42m 24s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 06:57:53 | 12:19:37 | 17:41:22 | 10h 43m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 06:57:19 | 12:19:36 | 17:41:54 | 10h 44m 35s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 06:56:43 | 12:19:34 | 17:42:25 | 10h 45m 42s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 06:56:07 | 12:19:32 | 17:42:57 | 10h 46m 50s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 06:55:29 | 12:19:29 | 17:43:29 | 10h 48m 0s |
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
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks