Sunrise and Sunset times in Bloemfontein, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:10:04
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 Sunset: 19:09:32
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Day Length: 13h 59m 28s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.12, Longitude: 26.2299
Bloemfontein
Free State, South Africa 
463 064 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:08:09 | 12:04:09 | 19:00:10 | 13h 52m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:08:08 | 12:04:32 | 19:00:57 | 13h 52m 49s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:08:08 | 12:04:56 | 19:01:43 | 13h 53m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:08:10 | 12:05:20 | 19:02:29 | 13h 54m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:08:14 | 12:05:45 | 19:03:15 | 13h 55m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:08:20 | 12:06:10 | 19:04:00 | 13h 55m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:08:27 | 12:06:36 | 19:04:44 | 13h 56m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:08:36 | 12:07:02 | 19:05:28 | 13h 56m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:08:46 | 12:07:28 | 19:06:10 | 13h 57m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:08:59 | 12:07:56 | 19:06:52 | 13h 57m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:09:13 | 12:08:23 | 19:07:34 | 13h 58m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:09:28 | 12:08:51 | 19:08:14 | 13h 58m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:09:45 | 12:09:19 | 19:08:53 | 13h 59m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:10:04 | 12:09:48 | 19:09:32 | 13h 59m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:10:24 | 12:10:17 | 19:10:09 | 13h 59m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:10:45 | 12:10:46 | 19:10:46 | 14h 0m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:11:09 | 12:11:15 | 19:11:21 | 14h 0m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:11:33 | 12:11:44 | 19:11:56 | 14h 0m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:11:59 | 12:12:14 | 19:12:29 | 14h 0m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:12:27 | 12:12:44 | 19:13:01 | 14h 0m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:12:56 | 12:13:13 | 19:13:31 | 14h 0m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:13:26 | 12:13:43 | 19:14:01 | 14h 0m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:13:57 | 12:14:13 | 19:14:29 | 14h 0m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:14:30 | 12:14:43 | 19:14:56 | 14h 0m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:15:04 | 12:15:13 | 19:15:21 | 14h 0m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:15:40 | 12:15:42 | 19:15:45 | 14h 0m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:16:16 | 12:16:12 | 19:16:08 | 13h 59m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:16:54 | 12:16:41 | 19:16:29 | 13h 59m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:17:32 | 12:17:10 | 19:16:49 | 13h 59m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:18:12 | 12:17:39 | 19:17:07 | 13h 58m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:18:53 | 12:18:08 | 19:17:24 | 13h 58m 31s |
Day length in Bloemfontein during the year on the chart:
Bloemfontein 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