Sunrise and Sunset times in Umtata, South Africa 
Umtata
Eastern Cape
137 772 people
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -31.58, Longitude: 28.79
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 07:05:02 | 12:08:46 | 17:12:31 | 10h 7m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 07:05:00 | 12:08:58 | 17:12:55 | 10h 7m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 07:04:57 | 12:09:09 | 17:13:21 | 10h 8m 24s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 07:04:52 | 12:09:19 | 17:13:47 | 10h 8m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 07:04:46 | 12:09:30 | 17:14:14 | 10h 9m 28s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 07:04:38 | 12:09:40 | 17:14:42 | 10h 10m 4s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 07:04:29 | 12:09:50 | 17:15:10 | 10h 10m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 07:04:18 | 12:09:59 | 17:15:39 | 10h 11m 21s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 07:04:06 | 12:10:08 | 17:16:09 | 10h 12m 3s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 07:03:53 | 12:10:16 | 17:16:40 | 10h 12m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 07:03:38 | 12:10:24 | 17:17:11 | 10h 13m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 07:03:21 | 12:10:32 | 17:17:43 | 10h 14m 22s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 07:03:03 | 12:10:39 | 17:18:15 | 10h 15m 12s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 07:02:43 | 12:10:46 | 17:18:48 | 10h 16m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 07:02:22 | 12:10:52 | 17:19:22 | 10h 17m 0s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 07:02:00 | 12:10:58 | 17:19:56 | 10h 17m 56s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 07:01:35 | 12:11:03 | 17:20:30 | 10h 18m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 07:01:10 | 12:11:07 | 17:21:05 | 10h 19m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 07:00:43 | 12:11:11 | 17:21:40 | 10h 20m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 07:00:14 | 12:11:15 | 17:22:15 | 10h 22m 1s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 06:59:44 | 12:11:18 | 17:22:51 | 10h 23m 7s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 06:59:13 | 12:11:20 | 17:23:27 | 10h 24m 14s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 06:58:40 | 12:11:22 | 17:24:03 | 10h 25m 23s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 06:58:06 | 12:11:23 | 17:24:40 | 10h 26m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 06:57:30 | 12:11:24 | 17:25:17 | 10h 27m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 06:56:53 | 12:11:24 | 17:25:54 | 10h 29m 1s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 06:56:15 | 12:11:23 | 17:26:31 | 10h 30m 16s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 06:55:35 | 12:11:22 | 17:27:08 | 10h 31m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 06:54:54 | 12:11:20 | 17:27:46 | 10h 32m 52s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 06:54:12 | 12:11:18 | 17:28:23 | 10h 34m 11s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 06:53:28 | 12:11:15 | 17:29:01 | 10h 35m 33s |
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
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