Sunrise and Sunset times in Polokwane, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:06:13
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 Sunset: 18:12:32
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Day Length: 12h 6m 19s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -23.89, Longitude: 29.45
Polokwane
Limpopo, South Africa 
220 045 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:57:22 | 12:14:31 | 18:31:40 | 12h 34m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:57:52 | 12:14:19 | 18:30:46 | 12h 32m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:58:21 | 12:14:07 | 18:29:52 | 12h 31m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:58:50 | 12:13:54 | 18:28:58 | 12h 30m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:59:18 | 12:13:40 | 18:28:03 | 12h 28m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:59:46 | 12:13:27 | 18:27:07 | 12h 27m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:00:14 | 12:13:12 | 18:26:11 | 12h 25m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:00:41 | 12:12:58 | 18:25:14 | 12h 24m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:01:09 | 12:12:43 | 18:24:17 | 12h 23m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:01:35 | 12:12:28 | 18:23:20 | 12h 21m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:02:02 | 12:12:12 | 18:22:22 | 12h 20m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:02:28 | 12:11:56 | 18:21:24 | 12h 18m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:02:54 | 12:11:40 | 18:20:26 | 12h 17m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:03:20 | 12:11:24 | 18:19:28 | 12h 16m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:03:45 | 12:11:07 | 18:18:29 | 12h 14m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:04:10 | 12:10:50 | 18:17:30 | 12h 13m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:04:35 | 12:10:33 | 18:16:30 | 12h 11m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:05:00 | 12:10:15 | 18:15:31 | 12h 10m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:05:25 | 12:09:58 | 18:14:31 | 12h 9m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:05:49 | 12:09:40 | 18:13:32 | 12h 7m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:06:13 | 12:09:23 | 18:12:32 | 12h 6m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:06:37 | 12:09:05 | 18:11:32 | 12h 4m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:07:01 | 12:08:47 | 18:10:32 | 12h 3m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:07:25 | 12:08:29 | 18:09:32 | 12h 2m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:07:49 | 12:08:11 | 18:08:32 | 12h 0m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:08:13 | 12:07:52 | 18:07:32 | 11h 59m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:08:36 | 12:07:34 | 18:06:33 | 11h 57m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:09:00 | 12:07:16 | 18:05:33 | 11h 56m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:09:23 | 12:06:58 | 18:04:33 | 11h 55m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:09:47 | 12:06:40 | 18:03:34 | 11h 53m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:10:10 | 12:06:22 | 18:02:35 | 11h 52m 25s |
Day length in Polokwane during the year on the chart:
Polokwane 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