Sunrise and Sunset times in Bloemfontein, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:19:05
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 Sunset: 18:25:26
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Day Length: 12h 6m 21s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:06:37 | 12:27:24 | 18:48:10 | 12h 41m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:07:18 | 12:27:12 | 18:47:06 | 12h 39m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:07:58 | 12:26:59 | 18:46:01 | 12h 38m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:08:37 | 12:26:46 | 18:44:56 | 12h 36m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:09:16 | 12:26:33 | 18:43:50 | 12h 34m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:09:55 | 12:26:19 | 18:42:43 | 12h 32m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:10:34 | 12:26:05 | 18:41:36 | 12h 31m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:11:12 | 12:25:51 | 18:40:29 | 12h 29m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:11:50 | 12:25:36 | 18:39:21 | 12h 27m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:12:28 | 12:25:20 | 18:38:13 | 12h 25m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:13:05 | 12:25:05 | 18:37:05 | 12h 24m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:13:42 | 12:24:49 | 18:35:56 | 12h 22m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:14:19 | 12:24:33 | 18:34:47 | 12h 20m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:14:55 | 12:24:16 | 18:33:37 | 12h 18m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:15:32 | 12:24:00 | 18:32:28 | 12h 16m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:16:08 | 12:23:43 | 18:31:18 | 12h 15m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:16:43 | 12:23:25 | 18:30:07 | 12h 13m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:17:19 | 12:23:08 | 18:28:57 | 12h 11m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:17:54 | 12:22:51 | 18:27:47 | 12h 9m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:18:30 | 12:22:33 | 18:26:36 | 12h 8m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:19:05 | 12:22:15 | 18:25:26 | 12h 6m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:19:40 | 12:21:57 | 18:24:15 | 12h 4m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:20:14 | 12:21:39 | 18:23:04 | 12h 2m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:20:49 | 12:21:21 | 18:21:53 | 12h 1m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:21:24 | 12:21:03 | 18:20:43 | 11h 59m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:21:58 | 12:20:45 | 18:19:32 | 11h 57m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:22:32 | 12:20:27 | 18:18:22 | 11h 55m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:23:07 | 12:20:09 | 18:17:11 | 11h 54m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:23:41 | 12:19:51 | 18:16:01 | 11h 52m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:24:15 | 12:19:33 | 18:14:51 | 11h 50m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:24:49 | 12:19:15 | 18:13:41 | 11h 48m 52s |
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