Sunrise and Sunset times in Umtata, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:33:26
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 Sunset: 19:04:00
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Day Length: 13h 30m 34s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -31.58, Longitude: 28.79
Umtata
Eastern Cape, South Africa 
137 772 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 05:30:40 | 12:18:23 | 19:06:05 | 13h 35m 25s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 05:31:36 | 12:18:30 | 19:05:25 | 13h 33m 49s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 05:32:31 | 12:18:37 | 19:04:43 | 13h 32m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 05:33:26 | 12:18:43 | 19:04:00 | 13h 30m 34s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 05:34:20 | 12:18:48 | 19:03:15 | 13h 28m 55s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 05:35:15 | 12:18:52 | 19:02:29 | 13h 27m 14s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 05:36:09 | 12:18:56 | 19:01:42 | 13h 25m 33s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 05:37:03 | 12:18:58 | 19:00:54 | 13h 23m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 05:37:57 | 12:19:00 | 19:00:04 | 13h 22m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 05:38:50 | 12:19:01 | 18:59:13 | 13h 20m 23s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 05:39:43 | 12:19:02 | 18:58:21 | 13h 18m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 05:40:35 | 12:19:01 | 18:57:27 | 13h 16m 52s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 05:41:28 | 12:19:00 | 18:56:33 | 13h 15m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 05:42:19 | 12:18:58 | 18:55:37 | 13h 13m 18s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 05:43:11 | 12:18:55 | 18:54:40 | 13h 11m 29s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 05:44:02 | 12:18:52 | 18:53:42 | 13h 9m 40s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 05:44:53 | 12:18:48 | 18:52:43 | 13h 7m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 05:45:43 | 12:18:43 | 18:51:43 | 13h 6m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 05:46:33 | 12:18:38 | 18:50:43 | 13h 4m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 05:47:23 | 12:18:32 | 18:49:41 | 13h 2m 18s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 05:48:12 | 12:18:25 | 18:48:38 | 13h 0m 26s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 05:49:01 | 12:18:18 | 18:47:34 | 12h 58m 33s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 05:49:49 | 12:18:10 | 18:46:30 | 12h 56m 41s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 05:50:37 | 12:18:01 | 18:45:25 | 12h 54m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 05:51:25 | 12:17:52 | 18:44:18 | 12h 52m 53s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 05:52:12 | 12:17:42 | 18:43:12 | 12h 51m 0s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 05:52:59 | 12:17:32 | 18:42:04 | 12h 49m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 05:53:45 | 12:17:21 | 18:40:56 | 12h 47m 11s |
Day length in Umtata during the year on the chart:
Umtata 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