Sunrise and Sunset times in Welkom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:18:00
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 Sunset: 18:35:20
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Day Length: 13h 17m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Nov-01, Saturday | 05:20:52 | 11:56:39 | 18:32:25 | 13h 11m 33s |
| 2025-Nov-02, Sunday | 05:20:07 | 11:56:38 | 18:33:08 | 13h 13m 1s |
| 2025-Nov-03, Monday | 05:19:24 | 11:56:38 | 18:33:52 | 13h 14m 28s |
| 2025-Nov-04, Tuesday | 05:18:41 | 11:56:38 | 18:34:36 | 13h 15m 55s |
| 2025-Nov-05, Wednesday | 05:18:00 | 11:56:40 | 18:35:20 | 13h 17m 20s |
| 2025-Nov-06, Thursday | 05:17:20 | 11:56:42 | 18:36:05 | 13h 18m 45s |
| 2025-Nov-07, Friday | 05:16:41 | 11:56:45 | 18:36:50 | 13h 20m 9s |
| 2025-Nov-08, Saturday | 05:16:04 | 11:56:49 | 18:37:35 | 13h 21m 31s |
| 2025-Nov-09, Sunday | 05:15:28 | 11:56:54 | 18:38:21 | 13h 22m 53s |
| 2025-Nov-10, Monday | 05:14:53 | 11:57:00 | 18:39:07 | 13h 24m 14s |
| 2025-Nov-11, Tuesday | 05:14:20 | 11:57:07 | 18:39:53 | 13h 25m 33s |
| 2025-Nov-12, Wednesday | 05:13:48 | 11:57:14 | 18:40:39 | 13h 26m 51s |
| 2025-Nov-13, Thursday | 05:13:18 | 11:57:22 | 18:41:26 | 13h 28m 8s |
| 2025-Nov-14, Friday | 05:12:49 | 11:57:31 | 18:42:13 | 13h 29m 24s |
| 2025-Nov-15, Saturday | 05:12:22 | 11:57:41 | 18:43:00 | 13h 30m 38s |
| 2025-Nov-16, Sunday | 05:11:56 | 11:57:52 | 18:43:48 | 13h 31m 52s |
| 2025-Nov-17, Monday | 05:11:32 | 11:58:04 | 18:44:35 | 13h 33m 3s |
| 2025-Nov-18, Tuesday | 05:11:09 | 11:58:16 | 18:45:23 | 13h 34m 14s |
| 2025-Nov-19, Wednesday | 05:10:48 | 11:58:29 | 18:46:11 | 13h 35m 23s |
| 2025-Nov-20, Thursday | 05:10:28 | 11:58:44 | 18:46:59 | 13h 36m 31s |
| 2025-Nov-21, Friday | 05:10:10 | 11:58:58 | 18:47:47 | 13h 37m 37s |
| 2025-Nov-22, Saturday | 05:09:54 | 11:59:14 | 18:48:34 | 13h 38m 40s |
| 2025-Nov-23, Sunday | 05:09:39 | 11:59:31 | 18:49:22 | 13h 39m 43s |
| 2025-Nov-24, Monday | 05:09:26 | 11:59:48 | 18:50:10 | 13h 40m 44s |
| 2025-Nov-25, Tuesday | 05:09:14 | 12:00:06 | 18:50:58 | 13h 41m 44s |
| 2025-Nov-26, Wednesday | 05:09:04 | 12:00:25 | 18:51:45 | 13h 42m 41s |
| 2025-Nov-27, Thursday | 05:08:56 | 12:00:44 | 18:52:32 | 13h 43m 36s |
| 2025-Nov-28, Friday | 05:08:50 | 12:01:05 | 18:53:20 | 13h 44m 30s |
| 2025-Nov-29, Saturday | 05:08:45 | 12:01:25 | 18:54:06 | 13h 45m 21s |
| 2025-Nov-30, Sunday | 05:08:41 | 12:01:47 | 18:54:53 | 13h 46m 12s |
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