Current local time in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Cape |
| Population | about 831,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.97° S, 25.60° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Port Elizabeth 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 | 6:20 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:02 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Port Elizabeth at about 12:26 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Port Elizabeth sits at 25.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Port Elizabeth time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Port Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Port Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Uitenhage | 30 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Bhisho | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| East London | 238 km (148 mi) | same time |
| George | 291 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Umtata | 399 km (248 mi) | same time |
| Bloemfontein | 543 km (337 mi) | same time |
| Maseru, Lesotho | 547 km (340 mi) | same time |
| Worcester | 570 km (354 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Vereeniging
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Mbombela
- Polokwane
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
Questions people ask
What time zone is Port Elizabeth in?
Port Elizabeth is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Port Elizabeth have daylight saving time?
Port Elizabeth doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Port Elizabeth when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Port Elizabeth's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 18 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).