Sunrise and Sunset times in Grahamstown, South Africa 
Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
91 548 people
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -33.2996, Longitude: 26.52
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 07:18:16 | 12:17:51 | 17:17:26 | 9h 59m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 07:18:14 | 12:18:02 | 17:17:51 | 9h 59m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 07:18:09 | 12:18:14 | 17:18:18 | 10h 0m 9s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 07:18:03 | 12:18:24 | 17:18:45 | 10h 0m 42s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 07:17:56 | 12:18:35 | 17:19:13 | 10h 1m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 07:17:47 | 12:18:45 | 17:19:42 | 10h 1m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 07:17:37 | 12:18:54 | 17:20:12 | 10h 2m 35s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 07:17:24 | 12:19:04 | 17:20:43 | 10h 3m 19s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 07:17:11 | 12:19:13 | 17:21:15 | 10h 4m 4s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 07:16:56 | 12:19:21 | 17:21:47 | 10h 4m 51s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 07:16:39 | 12:19:29 | 17:22:20 | 10h 5m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 07:16:20 | 12:19:37 | 17:22:53 | 10h 6m 33s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 07:16:00 | 12:19:44 | 17:23:28 | 10h 7m 28s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 07:15:39 | 12:19:51 | 17:24:02 | 10h 8m 23s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 07:15:16 | 12:19:57 | 17:24:38 | 10h 9m 22s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 07:14:51 | 12:20:02 | 17:25:14 | 10h 10m 23s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 07:14:25 | 12:20:07 | 17:25:50 | 10h 11m 25s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 07:13:57 | 12:20:12 | 17:26:27 | 10h 12m 30s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 07:13:28 | 12:20:16 | 17:27:05 | 10h 13m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 07:12:57 | 12:20:20 | 17:27:42 | 10h 14m 45s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 07:12:24 | 12:20:23 | 17:28:21 | 10h 15m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 07:11:51 | 12:20:25 | 17:28:59 | 10h 17m 8s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 07:11:15 | 12:20:27 | 17:29:38 | 10h 18m 23s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 07:10:39 | 12:20:28 | 17:30:17 | 10h 19m 38s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 07:10:00 | 12:20:28 | 17:30:57 | 10h 20m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 07:09:21 | 12:20:28 | 17:31:36 | 10h 22m 15s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 07:08:39 | 12:20:28 | 17:32:16 | 10h 23m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 07:07:57 | 12:20:27 | 17:32:56 | 10h 24m 59s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 07:07:13 | 12:20:25 | 17:33:37 | 10h 26m 24s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 07:06:28 | 12:20:22 | 17:34:17 | 10h 27m 49s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 07:05:41 | 12:20:19 | 17:34:58 | 10h 29m 17s |
Day length in Grahamstown during the year on the chart:
Grahamstown 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