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What time is sunrise and sunset in Potchefstroom?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Potchefstroom, North West. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
5:53 AM
92° EDawn 5:30 AM

Sunrise in Potchefstroom was at 5:53:26 AM GMT+2 (18 hours ago).

Sunset
6:14 PM
268° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Potchefstroom was at 6:14:16 PM GMT+2 (5 hours ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
12h 20m
Darkness
9h 16m
Solar noon
12:03 PM
Sun altitude
61.6° below
Sun direction
198° SSW

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:52 AM
92° EDawn 5:29 AM

Sunrise in Potchefstroom will be at 5:52:18 AM GMT+2 (in 6 hours).

Sunset
6:14 PM
268° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in Potchefstroom will be at 6:14:42 PM GMT+2 (in 19 hours).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Potchefstroom

Waxing Gibbous
94% illuminated
Moonrise
4:09 PM
Moonset
4:29 AM

Calendar

Africa/Johannesburg · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Tue6:19 am6:04 pm11:45:36
2 Wed6:17 am6:05 pm11:47:04
3 Thu6:16 am6:05 pm11:48:33
4 Fri6:15 am6:05 pm11:50:03
5 Sat6:14 am6:06 pm11:51:32
6 Sun6:13 am6:06 pm11:53:02
7 Mon6:12 am6:07 pm11:54:33
8 Tue6:11 am6:07 pm11:56:04
9 Wed6:10 am6:07 pm11:57:35
10 Thu6:09 am6:08 pm11:59:06
11 Fri6:08 am6:08 pm12:00:38
12 Sat6:07 am6:09 pm12:02:10
13 Sun6:05 am6:09 pm12:03:42
14 Mon6:04 am6:10 pm12:05:14
15 Tue6:03 am6:10 pm12:06:47
16 Wed6:02 am6:10 pm12:08:20
17 Thu6:01 am6:11 pm12:09:53
18 Fri6:00 am6:11 pm12:11:26
19 Sat5:59 am6:12 pm12:13:00
20 Sun5:57 am6:12 pm12:14:33
21 Mon5:56 am6:12 pm12:16:07
22 Tue5:55 am6:13 pm12:17:41
23 Wed5:54 am6:13 pm12:19:15
24 Thu5:53 am6:14 pm12:20:49
Thursday, September 24
12:20:49 of daylight·+1m 34s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:30 am – 6:37 pm
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Time
11:31 PM
Altitude
-61.6°
Heading
198° SSW
Light
Night

11:31 PM, Night, altitude -61.6 degrees

25 Fri5:52 am6:14 pm12:22:24
26 Sat5:51 am6:15 pm12:23:58
27 Sun5:50 am6:15 pm12:25:33
28 Mon5:48 am6:16 pm12:27:07
29 Tue5:47 am6:16 pm12:28:42
30 Wed5:46 am6:16 pm12:30:17

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Potchefstroom, South Africa

What time does the sun rise in Potchefstroom today?
Sunrise in Potchefstroom today (Thursday, September 24, 2026) is at 5:53 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Potchefstroom today?
Sunset today is at 6:14 PM, after 12h 20m of daylight.
When is the longest day in Potchefstroom, South Africa?
The longest day of 2026 in Potchefstroom is Monday, December 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 49m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on December 22, 2027.
When is the shortest day in Potchefstroom, South Africa?
The shortest day of 2026 in Potchefstroom, North West is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on June 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Potchefstroom get in summer than in winter?
Potchefstroom gets 3h 21m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 49m against 10h 27m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 06m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Potchefstroom?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Potchefstroom is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:11 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Potchefstroom?
The latest sunset is on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:11 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Potchefstroom?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with the sun down by 5:27 PM.
When is the latest sunrise in Potchefstroom?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:02 AM.
Does Potchefstroom observe daylight saving time?
No. Potchefstroom stays on South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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