Sunrise and Sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 04:52:15
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 Sunset: 18:54:03
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Day Length: 14h 1m 48s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -29.61, Longitude: 30.39
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 
750 845 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 04:50:25 | 11:47:31 | 18:44:36 | 13h 54m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 04:50:23 | 11:47:54 | 18:45:24 | 13h 55m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 04:50:23 | 11:48:17 | 18:46:11 | 13h 55m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 04:50:25 | 11:48:41 | 18:46:57 | 13h 56m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 04:50:29 | 11:49:06 | 18:47:43 | 13h 57m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 04:50:34 | 11:49:31 | 18:48:29 | 13h 57m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 04:50:40 | 11:49:57 | 18:49:13 | 13h 58m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 04:50:49 | 11:50:23 | 18:49:57 | 13h 59m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 04:50:59 | 11:50:50 | 18:50:40 | 13h 59m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 04:51:11 | 11:51:17 | 18:51:23 | 14h 0m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 04:51:25 | 11:51:44 | 18:52:04 | 14h 0m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 04:51:40 | 11:52:12 | 18:52:45 | 14h 1m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 04:51:56 | 11:52:40 | 18:53:24 | 14h 1m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 04:52:15 | 11:53:09 | 18:54:03 | 14h 1m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 04:52:35 | 11:53:38 | 18:54:41 | 14h 2m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 04:52:56 | 11:54:07 | 18:55:18 | 14h 2m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 04:53:19 | 11:54:36 | 18:55:53 | 14h 2m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 04:53:44 | 11:55:06 | 18:56:27 | 14h 2m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 04:54:10 | 11:55:35 | 18:57:01 | 14h 2m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 04:54:37 | 11:56:05 | 18:57:33 | 14h 2m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 04:55:06 | 11:56:35 | 18:58:03 | 14h 2m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 04:55:36 | 11:57:05 | 18:58:33 | 14h 2m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 04:56:08 | 11:57:34 | 18:59:01 | 14h 2m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 04:56:41 | 11:58:04 | 18:59:28 | 14h 2m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 04:57:15 | 11:58:34 | 18:59:53 | 14h 2m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 04:57:50 | 11:59:04 | 19:00:17 | 14h 2m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 04:58:27 | 11:59:33 | 19:00:40 | 14h 2m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 04:59:04 | 12:00:02 | 19:01:01 | 14h 1m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 04:59:43 | 12:00:32 | 19:01:20 | 14h 1m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:00:23 | 12:01:01 | 19:01:38 | 14h 1m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:01:04 | 12:01:29 | 19:01:55 | 14h 0m 51s |
Day length in Pietermaritzburg during the year on the chart:
Pietermaritzburg 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