Current local time in Mbombela, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Mbombela. Mbombela is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Mpumalanga |
| Population | about 185,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.47° S, 30.98° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Mbombela 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 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:41 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:45 PM | 13 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mbombela at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Mbombela sits at 31.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Mbombela time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mbombela |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mbombela |
|---|---|---|
| Manzini, Eswatini | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Middelburg | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Matola, Mozambique | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Maputo, Mozambique | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Polokwane | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Vryheid | 255 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Springs | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Xai-Xai, Mozambique | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Vereeniging
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Polokwane
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
Questions people ask
What time zone is Mbombela in?
Mbombela is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Mbombela have daylight saving time?
Mbombela doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Mbombela when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mbombela's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).