Sunrise and Sunset times in Ladysmith, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:04:53
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 Sunset: 18:11:14
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Day Length: 12h 6m 21s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 05:52:50 | 12:13:12 | 18:33:34 | 12h 40m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 05:53:29 | 12:13:00 | 18:32:31 | 12h 39m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 05:54:08 | 12:12:47 | 18:31:27 | 12h 37m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 05:54:46 | 12:12:34 | 18:30:23 | 12h 35m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 05:55:24 | 12:12:21 | 18:29:18 | 12h 33m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 05:56:02 | 12:12:07 | 18:28:13 | 12h 32m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 05:56:39 | 12:11:53 | 18:27:08 | 12h 30m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 05:57:16 | 12:11:39 | 18:26:01 | 12h 28m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 05:57:53 | 12:11:24 | 18:24:55 | 12h 27m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:58:29 | 12:11:09 | 18:23:48 | 12h 25m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:59:05 | 12:10:53 | 18:22:41 | 12h 23m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:59:41 | 12:10:37 | 18:21:33 | 12h 21m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:00:16 | 12:10:21 | 18:20:25 | 12h 20m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:00:52 | 12:10:04 | 18:19:17 | 12h 18m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:01:27 | 12:09:48 | 18:18:09 | 12h 16m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:02:02 | 12:09:31 | 18:17:00 | 12h 14m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:02:36 | 12:09:14 | 18:15:51 | 12h 13m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:03:11 | 12:08:56 | 18:14:42 | 12h 11m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:03:45 | 12:08:39 | 18:13:33 | 12h 9m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:04:19 | 12:08:21 | 18:12:23 | 12h 8m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:04:53 | 12:08:03 | 18:11:14 | 12h 6m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:05:26 | 12:07:45 | 18:10:05 | 12h 4m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:06:00 | 12:07:27 | 18:08:55 | 12h 2m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:06:33 | 12:07:09 | 18:07:46 | 12h 1m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:07:07 | 12:06:51 | 18:06:36 | 11h 59m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:07:40 | 12:06:33 | 18:05:27 | 11h 57m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:08:13 | 12:06:15 | 18:04:17 | 11h 56m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:08:46 | 12:05:57 | 18:03:08 | 11h 54m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:09:19 | 12:05:39 | 18:01:59 | 11h 52m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:09:52 | 12:05:21 | 18:00:50 | 11h 50m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:10:25 | 12:05:03 | 17:59:41 | 11h 49m 16s |
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