Sunrise and Sunset times in Bloemfontein, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:18:14
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 Sunset: 18:39:06
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Day Length: 13h 20m 52s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.12, Longitude: 26.2299
Bloemfontein
Free State, South Africa 
463 064 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Nov-01, Saturday | 05:21:15 | 11:58:39 | 18:36:02 | 13h 14m 47s |
| 2025-Nov-02, Sunday | 05:20:28 | 11:58:38 | 18:36:48 | 13h 16m 20s |
| 2025-Nov-03, Monday | 05:19:42 | 11:58:38 | 18:37:33 | 13h 17m 51s |
| 2025-Nov-04, Tuesday | 05:18:58 | 11:58:38 | 18:38:19 | 13h 19m 21s |
| 2025-Nov-05, Wednesday | 05:18:14 | 11:58:40 | 18:39:06 | 13h 20m 52s |
| 2025-Nov-06, Thursday | 05:17:32 | 11:58:42 | 18:39:52 | 13h 22m 20s |
| 2025-Nov-07, Friday | 05:16:51 | 11:58:45 | 18:40:40 | 13h 23m 49s |
| 2025-Nov-08, Saturday | 05:16:12 | 11:58:50 | 18:41:27 | 13h 25m 15s |
| 2025-Nov-09, Sunday | 05:15:34 | 11:58:54 | 18:42:15 | 13h 26m 41s |
| 2025-Nov-10, Monday | 05:14:57 | 11:59:00 | 18:43:03 | 13h 28m 6s |
| 2025-Nov-11, Tuesday | 05:14:22 | 11:59:07 | 18:43:51 | 13h 29m 29s |
| 2025-Nov-12, Wednesday | 05:13:49 | 11:59:14 | 18:44:39 | 13h 30m 50s |
| 2025-Nov-13, Thursday | 05:13:16 | 11:59:22 | 18:45:28 | 13h 32m 12s |
| 2025-Nov-14, Friday | 05:12:46 | 11:59:31 | 18:46:17 | 13h 33m 31s |
| 2025-Nov-15, Saturday | 05:12:16 | 11:59:41 | 18:47:06 | 13h 34m 50s |
| 2025-Nov-16, Sunday | 05:11:49 | 11:59:52 | 18:47:55 | 13h 36m 6s |
| 2025-Nov-17, Monday | 05:11:23 | 12:00:04 | 18:48:45 | 13h 37m 22s |
| 2025-Nov-18, Tuesday | 05:10:58 | 12:00:16 | 18:49:34 | 13h 38m 36s |
| 2025-Nov-19, Wednesday | 05:10:35 | 12:00:29 | 18:50:24 | 13h 39m 49s |
| 2025-Nov-20, Thursday | 05:10:14 | 12:00:44 | 18:51:13 | 13h 40m 59s |
| 2025-Nov-21, Friday | 05:09:54 | 12:00:58 | 18:52:03 | 13h 42m 9s |
| 2025-Nov-22, Saturday | 05:09:36 | 12:01:14 | 18:52:52 | 13h 43m 16s |
| 2025-Nov-23, Sunday | 05:09:20 | 12:01:31 | 18:53:42 | 13h 44m 22s |
| 2025-Nov-24, Monday | 05:09:05 | 12:01:48 | 18:54:31 | 13h 45m 26s |
| 2025-Nov-25, Tuesday | 05:08:52 | 12:02:06 | 18:55:20 | 13h 46m 28s |
| 2025-Nov-26, Wednesday | 05:08:40 | 12:02:25 | 18:56:09 | 13h 47m 29s |
| 2025-Nov-27, Thursday | 05:08:31 | 12:02:44 | 18:56:58 | 13h 48m 27s |
| 2025-Nov-28, Friday | 05:08:23 | 12:03:05 | 18:57:46 | 13h 49m 23s |
| 2025-Nov-29, Saturday | 05:08:16 | 12:03:25 | 18:58:35 | 13h 50m 19s |
| 2025-Nov-30, Sunday | 05:08:12 | 12:03:47 | 18:59:22 | 13h 51m 10s |
Day length in Bloemfontein during the year on the chart:
Bloemfontein 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