Current local time in Potchefstroom, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Potchefstroom. Potchefstroom is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | North West |
| Population | about 104,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.70° S, 27.10° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Potchefstroom 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 | 6:14 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:59 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:14 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Potchefstroom at about 12:20 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes ahead of the sun, because Potchefstroom sits at 27.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Potchefstroom time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Potchefstroom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Potchefstroom |
|---|---|---|
| Klerksdorp | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Vereeniging | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Johannesburg | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Rustenburg | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Benoni | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Springs | 141 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Welkom | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Pretoria | 158 km (98 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
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Potchefstroom in?
Potchefstroom is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Potchefstroom have daylight saving time?
Potchefstroom doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Potchefstroom when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Potchefstroom's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 12 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).