Sunrise and Sunset times in Potchefstroom, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:14:37
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 Sunset: 19:03:53
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Day Length: 13h 49m 16s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:09:53 | 12:00:40 | 18:51:28 | 13h 41m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:09:54 | 12:01:03 | 18:52:13 | 13h 42m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:09:57 | 12:01:27 | 18:52:57 | 13h 43m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:10:01 | 12:01:51 | 18:53:41 | 13h 43m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:10:07 | 12:02:16 | 18:54:24 | 13h 44m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:10:15 | 12:02:41 | 18:55:07 | 13h 44m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:10:24 | 12:03:07 | 18:55:49 | 13h 45m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:10:35 | 12:03:33 | 18:56:31 | 13h 45m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:10:47 | 12:04:00 | 18:57:12 | 13h 46m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:11:00 | 12:04:27 | 18:57:53 | 13h 46m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:11:16 | 12:04:54 | 18:58:33 | 13h 47m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:11:32 | 12:05:22 | 18:59:12 | 13h 47m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:11:50 | 12:05:50 | 18:59:50 | 13h 48m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:12:10 | 12:06:19 | 19:00:28 | 13h 48m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:12:31 | 12:06:48 | 19:01:04 | 13h 48m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:12:54 | 12:07:17 | 19:01:40 | 13h 48m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:13:17 | 12:07:46 | 19:02:15 | 13h 48m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:13:42 | 12:08:15 | 19:02:49 | 13h 49m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:14:09 | 12:08:45 | 19:03:21 | 13h 49m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:14:37 | 12:09:15 | 19:03:53 | 13h 49m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:15:06 | 12:09:45 | 19:04:24 | 13h 49m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:15:36 | 12:10:14 | 19:04:53 | 13h 49m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:16:07 | 12:10:44 | 19:05:21 | 13h 49m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:16:40 | 12:11:14 | 19:05:49 | 13h 49m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:17:13 | 12:11:44 | 19:06:14 | 13h 49m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:17:48 | 12:12:13 | 19:06:39 | 13h 48m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:18:24 | 12:12:43 | 19:07:02 | 13h 48m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:19:00 | 12:13:12 | 19:07:24 | 13h 48m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:19:38 | 12:13:42 | 19:07:45 | 13h 48m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:20:17 | 12:14:10 | 19:08:04 | 13h 47m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:20:56 | 12:14:39 | 19:08:22 | 13h 47m 26s |
Day length in Potchefstroom during the year on the chart:
Potchefstroom 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