What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

Here are today's sunrise and sunset times in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar on this page for specific dates of sunrise/sunset in Pietermaritzburg.

Today Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

6:49 am

Dawn: 6:22 am

Sunrise today in Pietermaritzburg was at 6:49 AM SAST ().

Sunset

5:07 pm

Dusk: 5:34 pm

Sunset today in Pietermaritzburg will be at 5:07 PM SAST ().

Tomorrow Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunrise

6:49 am

Dawn: 6:23 am

Sunrise today in Pietermaritzburg will be at 6:49 AM SAST ().

Sunset

5:07 pm

Dusk: 5:33 pm

Sunset today in Pietermaritzburg will be at 5:07 PM SAST ().

Calendar Pietermaritzburg Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Discover Pietermaritzburg, South Africa's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Pietermaritzburg

When is the shortest day in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The shortest day of the year in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (winter solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on June 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The shortest day of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will be 10 hours and 14 minutes of daylight on June 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The longest day in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (summer solstice) will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The longest day of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will have 14 hours and 2 minutes of daylight on December 22 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Pietermaritzburg, South Africa get in summer vs winter?

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal gets 3 hours and 48 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 14 hours and 2 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 10 hours and 14 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will be on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 4:52 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will be on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:55 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The latest sunset time in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will be on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

The earliest sunset time in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg