Sunrise and Sunset times in Potchefstroom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:15:37
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 Sunset: 18:21:56
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Day Length: 12h 6m 19s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -26.6996, Longitude: 27.1
Potchefstroom
North West, South Africa 
123 669 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:04:52 | 12:23:55 | 18:42:58 | 12h 38m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:05:27 | 12:23:43 | 18:41:59 | 12h 36m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:06:02 | 12:23:30 | 18:40:59 | 12h 34m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:06:36 | 12:23:18 | 18:39:59 | 12h 33m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:07:11 | 12:23:04 | 18:38:58 | 12h 31m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:07:44 | 12:22:50 | 18:37:57 | 12h 30m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:08:18 | 12:22:36 | 18:36:55 | 12h 28m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:08:51 | 12:22:22 | 18:35:53 | 12h 27m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:09:24 | 12:22:07 | 18:34:50 | 12h 25m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:09:56 | 12:21:52 | 18:33:47 | 12h 23m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:10:28 | 12:21:36 | 18:32:44 | 12h 22m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:11:00 | 12:21:20 | 18:31:40 | 12h 20m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:11:32 | 12:21:04 | 18:30:36 | 12h 19m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:12:03 | 12:20:47 | 18:29:32 | 12h 17m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:12:34 | 12:20:31 | 18:28:27 | 12h 15m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:13:05 | 12:20:14 | 18:27:22 | 12h 14m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:13:36 | 12:19:57 | 18:26:17 | 12h 12m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:14:06 | 12:19:39 | 18:25:12 | 12h 11m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:14:37 | 12:19:22 | 18:24:07 | 12h 9m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:15:07 | 12:19:04 | 18:23:01 | 12h 7m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:15:37 | 12:18:46 | 18:21:56 | 12h 6m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:16:07 | 12:18:29 | 18:20:50 | 12h 4m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:16:36 | 12:18:11 | 18:19:45 | 12h 3m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:17:06 | 12:17:53 | 18:18:39 | 12h 1m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:17:35 | 12:17:34 | 18:17:34 | 11h 59m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:18:05 | 12:17:16 | 18:16:28 | 11h 58m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:18:34 | 12:16:58 | 18:15:23 | 11h 56m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:19:03 | 12:16:40 | 18:14:17 | 11h 55m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:19:32 | 12:16:22 | 18:13:12 | 11h 53m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:20:01 | 12:16:04 | 18:12:07 | 11h 52m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:20:30 | 12:15:46 | 18:11:02 | 11h 50m 32s |
Day length in Potchefstroom during the year on the chart:
Potchefstroom on South Africa map:
Largest populated areas in South Africa
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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