Sunrise and Sunset times in Polokwane, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:08:55
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 Sunset: 18:44:54
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Day Length: 13h 35m 59s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -23.89, Longitude: 29.45
Polokwane
Limpopo, South Africa 
220 045 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:06:13 | 11:51:16 | 18:36:20 | 13h 30m 7s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:06:17 | 11:51:39 | 18:37:01 | 13h 30m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:06:22 | 11:52:03 | 18:37:43 | 13h 31m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:06:29 | 11:52:27 | 18:38:25 | 13h 31m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:06:37 | 11:52:52 | 18:39:06 | 13h 32m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:06:47 | 11:53:17 | 18:39:46 | 13h 32m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:06:58 | 11:53:42 | 18:40:27 | 13h 33m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:07:11 | 11:54:09 | 18:41:07 | 13h 33m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:07:25 | 11:54:35 | 18:41:46 | 13h 34m 21s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:07:40 | 11:55:02 | 18:42:25 | 13h 34m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:07:57 | 11:55:30 | 18:43:03 | 13h 35m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:08:15 | 11:55:58 | 18:43:41 | 13h 35m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:08:34 | 11:56:26 | 18:44:18 | 13h 35m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:08:55 | 11:56:55 | 18:44:54 | 13h 35m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:09:17 | 11:57:23 | 18:45:30 | 13h 36m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:09:40 | 11:57:53 | 18:46:05 | 13h 36m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:10:05 | 11:58:22 | 18:46:39 | 13h 36m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:10:30 | 11:58:51 | 18:47:12 | 13h 36m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:10:57 | 11:59:21 | 18:47:45 | 13h 36m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:11:25 | 11:59:51 | 18:48:16 | 13h 36m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:11:54 | 12:00:20 | 18:48:47 | 13h 36m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:12:24 | 12:00:50 | 18:49:16 | 13h 36m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:12:55 | 12:01:20 | 18:49:45 | 13h 36m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:13:28 | 12:01:50 | 18:50:12 | 13h 36m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:14:01 | 12:02:20 | 18:50:38 | 13h 36m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:14:35 | 12:02:49 | 18:51:04 | 13h 36m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:15:10 | 12:03:19 | 18:51:28 | 13h 36m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:15:46 | 12:03:48 | 18:51:51 | 13h 36m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:16:22 | 12:04:17 | 18:52:12 | 13h 35m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:17:00 | 12:04:46 | 18:52:33 | 13h 35m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:17:38 | 12:05:15 | 18:52:52 | 13h 35m 14s |
Day length in Polokwane during the year on the chart:
Polokwane 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