Sunrise and Sunset times in Potchefstroom, South Africa 
Potchefstroom
North West
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -26.6996, Longitude: 27.1
123 669 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jun-01, Sunday | 06:52:29 | 12:09:29 | 17:26:29 | 10h 34m 0s |
| 2025-Jun-02, Monday | 06:52:57 | 12:09:38 | 17:26:20 | 10h 33m 23s |
| 2025-Jun-03, Tuesday | 06:53:24 | 12:09:48 | 17:26:12 | 10h 32m 48s |
| 2025-Jun-04, Wednesday | 06:53:51 | 12:09:59 | 17:26:06 | 10h 32m 15s |
| 2025-Jun-05, Thursday | 06:54:17 | 12:10:09 | 17:26:01 | 10h 31m 44s |
| 2025-Jun-06, Friday | 06:54:43 | 12:10:20 | 17:25:57 | 10h 31m 14s |
| 2025-Jun-07, Saturday | 06:55:08 | 12:10:31 | 17:25:55 | 10h 30m 47s |
| 2025-Jun-08, Sunday | 06:55:32 | 12:10:43 | 17:25:53 | 10h 30m 21s |
| 2025-Jun-09, Monday | 06:55:56 | 12:10:54 | 17:25:53 | 10h 29m 57s |
| 2025-Jun-10, Tuesday | 06:56:19 | 12:11:06 | 17:25:54 | 10h 29m 35s |
| 2025-Jun-11, Wednesday | 06:56:41 | 12:11:19 | 17:25:56 | 10h 29m 15s |
| 2025-Jun-12, Thursday | 06:57:03 | 12:11:31 | 17:25:59 | 10h 28m 56s |
| 2025-Jun-13, Friday | 06:57:23 | 12:11:44 | 17:26:04 | 10h 28m 41s |
| 2025-Jun-14, Saturday | 06:57:43 | 12:11:56 | 17:26:09 | 10h 28m 26s |
| 2025-Jun-15, Sunday | 06:58:02 | 12:12:09 | 17:26:16 | 10h 28m 14s |
| 2025-Jun-16, Monday | 06:58:20 | 12:12:22 | 17:26:24 | 10h 28m 4s |
| 2025-Jun-17, Tuesday | 06:58:37 | 12:12:35 | 17:26:33 | 10h 27m 56s |
| 2025-Jun-18, Wednesday | 06:58:53 | 12:12:48 | 17:26:43 | 10h 27m 50s |
| 2025-Jun-19, Thursday | 06:59:09 | 12:13:01 | 17:26:53 | 10h 27m 44s |
| 2025-Jun-20, Friday | 06:59:23 | 12:13:14 | 17:27:05 | 10h 27m 42s |
| 2025-Jun-21, Saturday | 06:59:36 | 12:13:27 | 17:27:18 | 10h 27m 42s |
| 2025-Jun-22, Sunday | 06:59:48 | 12:13:40 | 17:27:32 | 10h 27m 44s |
| 2025-Jun-23, Monday | 07:00:00 | 12:13:53 | 17:27:47 | 10h 27m 47s |
| 2025-Jun-24, Tuesday | 07:00:10 | 12:14:06 | 17:28:03 | 10h 27m 53s |
| 2025-Jun-25, Wednesday | 07:00:19 | 12:14:19 | 17:28:19 | 10h 28m 0s |
| 2025-Jun-26, Thursday | 07:00:27 | 12:14:32 | 17:28:37 | 10h 28m 10s |
| 2025-Jun-27, Friday | 07:00:33 | 12:14:44 | 17:28:55 | 10h 28m 22s |
| 2025-Jun-28, Saturday | 07:00:39 | 12:14:56 | 17:29:14 | 10h 28m 35s |
| 2025-Jun-29, Sunday | 07:00:43 | 12:15:08 | 17:29:34 | 10h 28m 51s |
| 2025-Jun-30, Monday | 07:00:46 | 12:15:20 | 17:29:54 | 10h 29m 8s |
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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