Sunrise and Sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
750 845 people
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:48:43
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 Sunset: 17:54:09
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Day Length: 12h 5m 26s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -29.61, Longitude: 30.39
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:13:01 | 11:58:23 | 17:43:46 | 11h 30m 45s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:11:51 | 11:58:04 | 17:44:17 | 11h 32m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:10:40 | 11:57:44 | 17:44:48 | 11h 34m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:09:30 | 11:57:24 | 17:45:19 | 11h 35m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:08:18 | 11:57:04 | 17:45:50 | 11h 37m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:07:07 | 11:56:44 | 17:46:21 | 11h 39m 14s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:05:55 | 11:56:24 | 17:46:52 | 11h 40m 57s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:04:42 | 11:56:03 | 17:47:23 | 11h 42m 41s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:03:30 | 11:55:42 | 17:47:54 | 11h 44m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:02:17 | 11:55:21 | 17:48:25 | 11h 46m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:01:04 | 11:55:00 | 17:48:56 | 11h 47m 52s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 05:59:50 | 11:54:39 | 17:49:27 | 11h 49m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 05:58:37 | 11:54:18 | 17:49:58 | 11h 51m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 05:57:23 | 11:53:56 | 17:50:29 | 11h 53m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 05:56:09 | 11:53:35 | 17:51:01 | 11h 54m 52s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 05:54:55 | 11:53:13 | 17:51:32 | 11h 56m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 05:53:41 | 11:52:52 | 17:52:03 | 11h 58m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 05:52:26 | 11:52:30 | 17:52:34 | 12h 0m 8s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 05:51:12 | 11:52:09 | 17:53:06 | 12h 1m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 05:49:58 | 11:51:48 | 17:53:38 | 12h 3m 40s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 05:48:43 | 11:51:26 | 17:54:09 | 12h 5m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 05:47:29 | 11:51:05 | 17:54:41 | 12h 7m 12s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 05:46:15 | 11:50:44 | 17:55:13 | 12h 8m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 05:45:01 | 11:50:23 | 17:55:45 | 12h 10m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 05:43:47 | 11:50:02 | 17:56:18 | 12h 12m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 05:42:33 | 11:49:42 | 17:56:50 | 12h 14m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 05:41:19 | 11:49:21 | 17:57:23 | 12h 16m 4s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 05:40:06 | 11:49:01 | 17:57:56 | 12h 17m 50s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 05:38:53 | 11:48:41 | 17:58:29 | 12h 19m 36s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 05:37:40 | 11:48:21 | 17:59:03 | 12h 21m 23s |
Day length in Pietermaritzburg during the year on the chart:
Pietermaritzburg 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