Sunrise and Sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:30:15
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 Sunset: 18:54:22
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Day Length: 13h 24m 7s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.61, Longitude: 30.39
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
750 845 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 05:27:41 | 12:11:58 | 18:56:16 | 13h 28m 35s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 05:28:32 | 12:12:06 | 18:55:40 | 13h 27m 8s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 05:29:24 | 12:12:13 | 18:55:02 | 13h 25m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 05:30:15 | 12:12:19 | 18:54:22 | 13h 24m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 05:31:06 | 12:12:24 | 18:53:42 | 13h 22m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 05:31:56 | 12:12:28 | 18:53:00 | 13h 21m 4s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 05:32:47 | 12:12:32 | 18:52:16 | 13h 19m 29s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 05:33:37 | 12:12:34 | 18:51:32 | 13h 17m 55s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 05:34:26 | 12:12:36 | 18:50:46 | 13h 16m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 05:35:15 | 12:12:37 | 18:49:59 | 13h 14m 44s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 05:36:04 | 12:12:38 | 18:49:11 | 13h 13m 7s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 05:36:53 | 12:12:37 | 18:48:22 | 13h 11m 29s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 05:37:41 | 12:12:36 | 18:47:31 | 13h 9m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 05:38:29 | 12:12:34 | 18:46:40 | 13h 8m 11s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 05:39:16 | 12:12:31 | 18:45:47 | 13h 6m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 05:40:03 | 12:12:28 | 18:44:53 | 13h 4m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 05:40:50 | 12:12:24 | 18:43:59 | 13h 3m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 05:41:36 | 12:12:19 | 18:43:03 | 13h 1m 27s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 05:42:21 | 12:12:14 | 18:42:06 | 12h 59m 45s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 05:43:07 | 12:12:08 | 18:41:09 | 12h 58m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 05:43:52 | 12:12:01 | 18:40:10 | 12h 56m 18s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 05:44:36 | 12:11:54 | 18:39:11 | 12h 54m 35s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 05:45:20 | 12:11:46 | 18:38:11 | 12h 52m 51s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 05:46:04 | 12:11:37 | 18:37:10 | 12h 51m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 05:46:47 | 12:11:28 | 18:36:08 | 12h 49m 21s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 05:47:30 | 12:11:18 | 18:35:06 | 12h 47m 36s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 05:48:13 | 12:11:08 | 18:34:02 | 12h 45m 49s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 05:48:55 | 12:10:57 | 18:32:58 | 12h 44m 3s |
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