Sunrise and Sunset times in Umtata, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:08:49
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 Sunset: 18:15:13
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Day Length: 12h 6m 24s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:54:32 | 12:17:09 | 18:39:47 | 12h 45m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:55:17 | 12:16:57 | 18:38:37 | 12h 43m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:56:03 | 12:16:45 | 18:37:27 | 12h 41m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:56:48 | 12:16:32 | 18:36:16 | 12h 39m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:57:32 | 12:16:19 | 18:35:05 | 12h 37m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:58:17 | 12:16:05 | 18:33:53 | 12h 35m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 05:59:01 | 12:15:51 | 18:32:41 | 12h 33m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 05:59:45 | 12:15:36 | 18:31:28 | 12h 31m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:00:28 | 12:15:21 | 18:30:15 | 12h 29m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:01:11 | 12:15:06 | 18:29:01 | 12h 27m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:01:54 | 12:14:50 | 18:27:47 | 12h 25m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:02:36 | 12:14:35 | 18:26:33 | 12h 23m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:03:19 | 12:14:18 | 18:25:18 | 12h 21m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:04:01 | 12:14:02 | 18:24:03 | 12h 20m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:04:42 | 12:13:45 | 18:22:48 | 12h 18m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:05:24 | 12:13:28 | 18:21:33 | 12h 16m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:06:05 | 12:13:11 | 18:20:17 | 12h 14m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:06:46 | 12:12:54 | 18:19:01 | 12h 12m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:07:27 | 12:12:36 | 18:17:45 | 12h 10m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:08:08 | 12:12:19 | 18:16:29 | 12h 8m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:08:49 | 12:12:01 | 18:15:13 | 12h 6m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:09:29 | 12:11:43 | 18:13:57 | 12h 4m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:10:09 | 12:11:25 | 18:12:41 | 12h 2m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:10:49 | 12:11:07 | 18:11:25 | 12h 0m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:11:29 | 12:10:49 | 18:10:09 | 11h 58m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:12:09 | 12:10:31 | 18:08:52 | 11h 56m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:12:49 | 12:10:13 | 18:07:37 | 11h 54m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:13:29 | 12:09:55 | 18:06:21 | 11h 52m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:14:08 | 12:09:37 | 18:05:05 | 11h 50m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:14:48 | 12:09:19 | 18:03:49 | 11h 49m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:15:27 | 12:09:01 | 18:02:34 | 11h 47m 7s |
Day length in Umtata during the year on the chart:
Umtata 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