Sunrise and Sunset times in Port Elizabeth, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:21:33
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 Sunset: 18:28:00
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Day Length: 12h 6m 27s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -33.97, Longitude: 25.6
Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape, South Africa 
1 021 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:05:24 | 12:29:55 | 18:54:26 | 12h 49m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:06:15 | 12:29:43 | 18:53:11 | 12h 46m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:07:06 | 12:29:30 | 18:51:55 | 12h 44m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:07:56 | 12:29:18 | 18:50:39 | 12h 42m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:08:47 | 12:29:04 | 18:49:22 | 12h 40m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:09:37 | 12:28:50 | 18:48:04 | 12h 38m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:10:26 | 12:28:36 | 18:46:46 | 12h 36m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:11:16 | 12:28:22 | 18:45:28 | 12h 34m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:12:05 | 12:28:07 | 18:44:09 | 12h 32m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:12:53 | 12:27:52 | 18:42:50 | 12h 29m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:13:42 | 12:27:36 | 18:41:30 | 12h 27m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:14:30 | 12:27:20 | 18:40:10 | 12h 25m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:15:18 | 12:27:04 | 18:38:50 | 12h 23m 32s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:16:05 | 12:26:47 | 18:37:29 | 12h 21m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:16:53 | 12:26:31 | 18:36:09 | 12h 19m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:17:40 | 12:26:14 | 18:34:47 | 12h 17m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:18:27 | 12:25:57 | 18:33:26 | 12h 14m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:19:14 | 12:25:39 | 18:32:05 | 12h 12m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:20:00 | 12:25:22 | 18:30:43 | 12h 10m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:20:46 | 12:25:04 | 18:29:22 | 12h 8m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:21:33 | 12:24:46 | 18:28:00 | 12h 6m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:22:19 | 12:24:28 | 18:26:38 | 12h 4m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:23:04 | 12:24:10 | 18:25:17 | 12h 2m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:23:50 | 12:23:52 | 18:23:55 | 12h 0m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:24:36 | 12:23:34 | 18:22:33 | 11h 57m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:25:21 | 12:23:16 | 18:21:11 | 11h 55m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:26:06 | 12:22:58 | 18:19:50 | 11h 53m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:26:52 | 12:22:40 | 18:18:28 | 11h 51m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:27:37 | 12:22:22 | 18:17:07 | 11h 49m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:28:22 | 12:22:04 | 18:15:46 | 11h 47m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:29:07 | 12:21:46 | 18:14:25 | 11h 45m 18s |
Day length in Port Elizabeth during the year on the chart:
Port Elizabeth on South Africa map:
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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