Sunrise & Suset for Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Night

01:42

Sunrise & Sunset in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

05:21 18:08

-80° W 80° E

Golden Hour in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

05:07 05:53

17:37 18:23

During the golden hour, sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffuse, creating a flattering lighting effect. Perfect for photography!

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Twilight in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Astronomical Sunrise	03:59
Nautical Sunrise	04:29
Civil Sunrise	04:57
Solar Noon	11:45
Civil Sunset	18:33
Nautical Sunset	19:01
Astronomical Sunset	19:30

Daylight in October, Pietermaritzburg

12h 48m

Sunrise and Sunset in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Times are shown in the local timezone.

Oct 25	Rise/Set	Dawn/Dusk	Daylight	Solar Noon
01	05:38 – 18:00	05:14 – 18:24	12h 22m	11:49
02	05:37 – 18:01	05:13 – 18:24	12h 23m	11:49
03	05:35 – 18:01	05:11 – 18:25	12h 25m	11:48
04	05:34 – 18:02	05:10 – 18:26	12h 27m	11:48
05	05:33 – 18:02	05:09 – 18:26	12h 29m	11:48
06	05:32 – 18:03	05:08 – 18:27	12h 31m	11:47
07	05:31 – 18:03	05:07 – 18:27	12h 32m	11:47
08	05:29 – 18:04	05:05 – 18:28	12h 34m	11:47
09	05:28 – 18:05	05:04 – 18:29	12h 36m	11:46
10	05:27 – 18:05	05:03 – 18:29	12h 38m	11:46
11	05:26 – 18:06	05:02 – 18:30	12h 39m	11:46
12	05:25 – 18:06	05:01 – 18:31	12h 41m	11:46
13	05:24 – 18:07	04:59 – 18:31	12h 43m	11:45
14	05:23 – 18:08	04:58 – 18:32	12h 45m	11:45
15	05:21 – 18:08	04:57 – 18:33	12h 46m	11:45
16	05:20 – 18:09	04:56 – 18:33	12h 48m	11:45
17	05:19 – 18:10	04:55 – 18:34	12h 50m	11:44
18	05:18 – 18:10	04:54 – 18:35	12h 52m	11:44
19	05:17 – 18:11	04:53 – 18:35	12h 53m	11:44
20	05:16 – 18:12	04:52 – 18:36	12h 55m	11:44
21	05:15 – 18:12	04:51 – 18:37	12h 57m	11:44
22	05:14 – 18:13	04:50 – 18:38	12h 58m	11:44
23	05:13 – 18:14	04:49 – 18:38	13h 00m	11:43
24	05:12 – 18:14	04:47 – 18:39	13h 02m	11:43
25	05:11 – 18:15	04:46 – 18:40	13h 03m	11:43
26	05:10 – 18:16	04:46 – 18:41	13h 05m	11:43
27	05:09 – 18:17	04:45 – 18:41	13h 07m	11:43
28	05:08 – 18:17	04:44 – 18:42	13h 08m	11:43
29	05:08 – 18:18	04:43 – 18:43	13h 10m	11:43
30	05:07 – 18:19	04:42 – 18:44	13h 12m	11:43
31	05:06 – 18:20	04:41 – 18:45	13h 13m	11:43

Sun in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

All you need to know about the sun in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

The Sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 18:08. These times are essential for planning outdoor activities, photography, or just enjoying nature.

The golden hour is the period of soft, warm light perfect for photography and occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. In Pietermaritzburg, the golden hour starts at 05:07 and ends at 05:53 in the morning and then again at 17:37 in the evening, ending at 18:23.

Civil twilight is the first and last phase of twilight. In the morning, civil dawn begins at 04:57, marking the time when there's enough light for most outdoor activities. In the evening, civil dusk happens at 18:33, right after sunset at 18:08.

Nautical twilight is the period when the Sun is 6-12 degrees below the horizon, commonly used by sailors to navigate at sea. In Pietermaritzburg, nautical dawn starts at 04:29 and nautical dusk occurs at 19:01.

Astronomical twilight occurs when the Sun is 12-18 degrees below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomers to observe faint celestial objects. Astronomical dawn in Pietermaritzburg starts at 03:59, while astronomical dusk ends at 19:30.

Whether you're looking to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in Pietermaritzburg or planning to photograph during the golden hour or blue hour, it's essential to know these key solar events and their times.

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