Sunrise and Sunset times in Durban, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 04:49:16
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 Sunset: 18:52:18
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Day Length: 14h 3m 2s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.865, Longitude: 30.98
Durban
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
2 729 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 04:47:29 | 11:45:09 | 18:42:49 | 13h 55m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 04:47:27 | 11:45:32 | 18:43:37 | 13h 56m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 04:47:27 | 11:45:55 | 18:44:24 | 13h 56m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 04:47:28 | 11:46:20 | 18:45:11 | 13h 57m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 04:47:32 | 11:46:44 | 18:45:57 | 13h 58m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 04:47:36 | 11:47:09 | 18:46:42 | 13h 59m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 04:47:43 | 11:47:35 | 18:47:27 | 13h 59m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 04:47:51 | 11:48:01 | 18:48:11 | 14h 0m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 04:48:01 | 11:48:28 | 18:48:55 | 14h 0m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 04:48:13 | 11:48:55 | 18:49:37 | 14h 1m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 04:48:26 | 11:49:23 | 18:50:19 | 14h 1m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 04:48:41 | 11:49:51 | 18:51:00 | 14h 2m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 04:48:58 | 11:50:19 | 18:51:39 | 14h 2m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 04:49:16 | 11:50:47 | 18:52:18 | 14h 3m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 04:49:36 | 11:51:16 | 18:52:56 | 14h 3m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 04:49:58 | 11:51:45 | 18:53:33 | 14h 3m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 04:50:21 | 11:52:14 | 18:54:08 | 14h 3m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 04:50:45 | 11:52:44 | 18:54:43 | 14h 3m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 04:51:11 | 11:53:14 | 18:55:16 | 14h 4m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 04:51:38 | 11:53:43 | 18:55:48 | 14h 4m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 04:52:07 | 11:54:13 | 18:56:19 | 14h 4m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 04:52:37 | 11:54:43 | 18:56:48 | 14h 4m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 04:53:09 | 11:55:13 | 18:57:16 | 14h 4m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 04:53:42 | 11:55:43 | 18:57:43 | 14h 4m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 04:54:16 | 11:56:12 | 18:58:09 | 14h 3m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 04:54:51 | 11:56:42 | 18:58:32 | 14h 3m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 04:55:28 | 11:57:11 | 18:58:55 | 14h 3m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 04:56:06 | 11:57:41 | 18:59:16 | 14h 3m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 04:56:45 | 11:58:10 | 18:59:35 | 14h 2m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 04:57:25 | 11:58:39 | 18:59:53 | 14h 2m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 04:58:06 | 11:59:08 | 19:00:09 | 14h 2m 3s |
Day length in Durban during the year on the chart:
Durban 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