Sunrise and Sunset times in Grahamstown, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 04:58:28
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 Sunset: 19:18:48
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Day Length: 14h 20m 20s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -33.2996, Longitude: 26.52
Grahamstown
Eastern Cape, South Africa 
91 548 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 04:57:16 | 12:03:00 | 19:08:43 | 14h 11m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 04:57:11 | 12:03:23 | 19:09:35 | 14h 12m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 04:57:07 | 12:03:46 | 19:10:26 | 14h 13m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 04:57:05 | 12:04:10 | 19:11:16 | 14h 14m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 04:57:05 | 12:04:35 | 19:12:05 | 14h 15m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 04:57:06 | 12:05:00 | 19:12:54 | 14h 15m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 04:57:10 | 12:05:26 | 19:13:42 | 14h 16m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 04:57:16 | 12:05:52 | 19:14:29 | 14h 17m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 04:57:23 | 12:06:19 | 19:15:15 | 14h 17m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 04:57:32 | 12:06:46 | 19:15:59 | 14h 18m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 04:57:44 | 12:07:13 | 19:16:43 | 14h 18m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 04:57:57 | 12:07:41 | 19:17:26 | 14h 19m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 04:58:11 | 12:08:10 | 19:18:08 | 14h 19m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 04:58:28 | 12:08:38 | 19:18:48 | 14h 20m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 04:58:47 | 12:09:07 | 19:19:27 | 14h 20m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 04:59:07 | 12:09:36 | 19:20:05 | 14h 20m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 04:59:29 | 12:10:05 | 19:20:42 | 14h 21m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 04:59:53 | 12:10:35 | 19:21:17 | 14h 21m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:00:18 | 12:11:04 | 19:21:51 | 14h 21m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:00:45 | 12:11:34 | 19:22:23 | 14h 21m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:01:14 | 12:12:04 | 19:22:54 | 14h 21m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:01:44 | 12:12:34 | 19:23:23 | 14h 21m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:02:16 | 12:13:03 | 19:23:51 | 14h 21m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:02:49 | 12:13:33 | 19:24:17 | 14h 21m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:03:24 | 12:14:03 | 19:24:42 | 14h 21m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:04:00 | 12:14:33 | 19:25:05 | 14h 21m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:04:38 | 12:15:02 | 19:25:26 | 14h 20m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:05:17 | 12:15:32 | 19:25:46 | 14h 20m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:05:58 | 12:16:01 | 19:26:04 | 14h 20m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:06:40 | 12:16:30 | 19:26:20 | 14h 19m 40s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:07:23 | 12:16:58 | 19:26:34 | 14h 19m 11s |
Day length in Grahamstown during the year on the chart:
Grahamstown 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