Sunrise and Sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:02:26
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 Sunset: 18:08:48
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Day Length: 12h 6m 22s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:49:37 | 12:10:45 | 18:31:54 | 12h 42m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:50:18 | 12:10:33 | 18:30:49 | 12h 40m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:50:59 | 12:10:21 | 18:29:43 | 12h 38m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:51:40 | 12:10:08 | 18:28:36 | 12h 36m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:52:20 | 12:09:55 | 18:27:29 | 12h 35m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:53:00 | 12:09:41 | 18:26:22 | 12h 33m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 05:53:40 | 12:09:27 | 18:25:14 | 12h 31m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 05:54:19 | 12:09:12 | 18:24:06 | 12h 29m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 05:54:58 | 12:08:57 | 18:22:57 | 12h 27m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:55:37 | 12:08:42 | 18:21:48 | 12h 26m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:56:15 | 12:08:27 | 18:20:38 | 12h 24m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:56:53 | 12:08:11 | 18:19:28 | 12h 22m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 05:57:31 | 12:07:54 | 18:18:18 | 12h 20m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 05:58:09 | 12:07:38 | 18:17:07 | 12h 18m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 05:58:46 | 12:07:21 | 18:15:57 | 12h 17m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 05:59:23 | 12:07:04 | 18:14:46 | 12h 15m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:00:00 | 12:06:47 | 18:13:34 | 12h 13m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:00:37 | 12:06:30 | 18:12:23 | 12h 11m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:01:13 | 12:06:12 | 18:11:12 | 12h 9m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:01:50 | 12:05:55 | 18:10:00 | 12h 8m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:02:26 | 12:05:37 | 18:08:48 | 12h 6m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:03:02 | 12:05:19 | 18:07:36 | 12h 4m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:03:37 | 12:05:01 | 18:06:25 | 12h 2m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:04:13 | 12:04:43 | 18:05:13 | 12h 1m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:04:49 | 12:04:25 | 18:04:01 | 11h 59m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:05:24 | 12:04:07 | 18:02:50 | 11h 57m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:06:00 | 12:03:49 | 18:01:38 | 11h 55m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:06:35 | 12:03:31 | 18:00:26 | 11h 53m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:07:10 | 12:03:13 | 17:59:15 | 11h 52m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:07:45 | 12:02:55 | 17:58:04 | 11h 50m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:08:20 | 12:02:37 | 17:56:53 | 11h 48m 33s |
Day length in Pietermaritzburg during the year on the chart:
Pietermaritzburg 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