Current local time in Klerksdorp, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Klerksdorp. Klerksdorp is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | North West |
| Population | about 163,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.88° S, 26.62° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Klerksdorp doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:01 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:16 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Klerksdorp at about 12:22 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Klerksdorp sits at 26.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Klerksdorp time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Klerksdorp |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Klerksdorp |
|---|---|---|
| Potchefstroom | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Welkom | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Vereeniging | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Rustenburg | 150 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Johannesburg | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Benoni | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Springs | 192 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Pretoria | 207 km (128 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Vereeniging
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Mbombela
- Polokwane
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
Questions people ask
What time zone is Klerksdorp in?
Klerksdorp is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Klerksdorp have daylight saving time?
Klerksdorp doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Klerksdorp when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Klerksdorp's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).