Sunrise and Sunset times in Pretoria, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:09:52
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 Sunset: 18:53:44
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Day Length: 13h 43m 52s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -25.7069, Longitude: 28.2294
Pretoria
Gauteng, South Africa 
1 338 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:07:26 | 11:56:09 | 18:44:53 | 13h 37m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:07:28 | 11:56:32 | 18:45:37 | 13h 38m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:07:31 | 11:56:56 | 18:46:20 | 13h 38m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:07:37 | 11:57:20 | 18:47:03 | 13h 39m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:07:43 | 11:57:45 | 18:47:46 | 13h 40m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:07:52 | 11:58:10 | 18:48:28 | 13h 40m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:08:02 | 11:58:36 | 18:49:09 | 13h 41m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:08:13 | 11:59:02 | 18:49:50 | 13h 41m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:08:26 | 11:59:28 | 18:50:31 | 13h 42m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:08:40 | 11:59:56 | 18:51:11 | 13h 42m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:08:56 | 12:00:23 | 18:51:50 | 13h 42m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:09:13 | 12:00:51 | 18:52:29 | 13h 43m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:09:32 | 12:01:19 | 18:53:07 | 13h 43m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:09:52 | 12:01:48 | 18:53:44 | 13h 43m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:10:13 | 12:02:17 | 18:54:20 | 13h 44m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:10:36 | 12:02:46 | 18:54:55 | 13h 44m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:11:00 | 12:03:15 | 18:55:30 | 13h 44m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:11:25 | 12:03:44 | 18:56:04 | 13h 44m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:11:52 | 12:04:14 | 18:56:36 | 13h 44m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:12:19 | 12:04:44 | 18:57:08 | 13h 44m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:12:48 | 12:05:13 | 18:57:38 | 13h 44m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:13:19 | 12:05:43 | 18:58:08 | 13h 44m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:13:50 | 12:06:13 | 18:58:36 | 13h 44m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:14:22 | 12:06:43 | 18:59:04 | 13h 44m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:14:56 | 12:07:13 | 18:59:30 | 13h 44m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:15:30 | 12:07:42 | 18:59:54 | 13h 44m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:16:06 | 12:08:12 | 19:00:18 | 13h 44m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:16:42 | 12:08:41 | 19:00:40 | 13h 43m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:17:19 | 12:09:10 | 19:01:01 | 13h 43m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:17:57 | 12:09:39 | 19:01:21 | 13h 43m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:18:36 | 12:10:08 | 19:01:40 | 13h 43m 4s |
Day length in Pretoria during the year on the chart:
Pretoria 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