Sunrise and Sunset times in Ladysmith, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:34:22
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 Sunset: 18:55:08
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Day Length: 13h 20m 46s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -28.5495, Longitude: 29.78
Ladysmith
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
47 375 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Feb-01, Sunday | 05:31:54 | 12:14:25 | 18:56:56 | 13h 25m 2s |
| 2026-Feb-02, Monday | 05:32:43 | 12:14:32 | 18:56:21 | 13h 23m 38s |
| 2026-Feb-03, Tuesday | 05:33:33 | 12:14:39 | 18:55:45 | 13h 22m 12s |
| 2026-Feb-04, Wednesday | 05:34:22 | 12:14:45 | 18:55:08 | 13h 20m 46s |
| 2026-Feb-05, Thursday | 05:35:11 | 12:14:50 | 18:54:29 | 13h 19m 18s |
| 2026-Feb-06, Friday | 05:36:00 | 12:14:54 | 18:53:49 | 13h 17m 49s |
| 2026-Feb-07, Saturday | 05:36:48 | 12:14:58 | 18:53:08 | 13h 16m 20s |
| 2026-Feb-08, Sunday | 05:37:36 | 12:15:01 | 18:52:26 | 13h 14m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-09, Monday | 05:38:23 | 12:15:03 | 18:51:42 | 13h 13m 19s |
| 2026-Feb-10, Tuesday | 05:39:10 | 12:15:04 | 18:50:57 | 13h 11m 47s |
| 2026-Feb-11, Wednesday | 05:39:57 | 12:15:04 | 18:50:11 | 13h 10m 14s |
| 2026-Feb-12, Thursday | 05:40:43 | 12:15:04 | 18:49:24 | 13h 8m 41s |
| 2026-Feb-13, Friday | 05:41:29 | 12:15:02 | 18:48:35 | 13h 7m 6s |
| 2026-Feb-14, Saturday | 05:42:15 | 12:15:01 | 18:47:46 | 13h 5m 31s |
| 2026-Feb-15, Sunday | 05:43:00 | 12:14:58 | 18:46:56 | 13h 3m 56s |
| 2026-Feb-16, Monday | 05:43:45 | 12:14:55 | 18:46:04 | 13h 2m 19s |
| 2026-Feb-17, Tuesday | 05:44:29 | 12:14:50 | 18:45:11 | 13h 0m 42s |
| 2026-Feb-18, Wednesday | 05:45:13 | 12:14:46 | 18:44:18 | 12h 59m 5s |
| 2026-Feb-19, Thursday | 05:45:57 | 12:14:40 | 18:43:24 | 12h 57m 27s |
| 2026-Feb-20, Friday | 05:46:40 | 12:14:34 | 18:42:28 | 12h 55m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-21, Saturday | 05:47:23 | 12:14:27 | 18:41:32 | 12h 54m 9s |
| 2026-Feb-22, Sunday | 05:48:05 | 12:14:20 | 18:40:35 | 12h 52m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-23, Monday | 05:48:47 | 12:14:12 | 18:39:37 | 12h 50m 50s |
| 2026-Feb-24, Tuesday | 05:49:28 | 12:14:03 | 18:38:38 | 12h 49m 10s |
| 2026-Feb-25, Wednesday | 05:50:09 | 12:13:54 | 18:37:39 | 12h 47m 30s |
| 2026-Feb-26, Thursday | 05:50:50 | 12:13:44 | 18:36:38 | 12h 45m 48s |
| 2026-Feb-27, Friday | 05:51:30 | 12:13:34 | 18:35:38 | 12h 44m 8s |
| 2026-Feb-28, Saturday | 05:52:10 | 12:13:23 | 18:34:36 | 12h 42m 26s |
Day length in Ladysmith during the year on the chart:
Ladysmith 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