Current local time in Vereeniging, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Vereeniging. Vereeniging is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Gauteng |
| Population | about 774,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.65° S, 27.96° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Vereeniging 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 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:55 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:11 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 48 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Vereeniging at about 12:17 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes ahead of the sun, because Vereeniging sits at 28.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Vereeniging time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Vereeniging |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vereeniging |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 54 km (33 mi) | same time |
| Springs | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Benoni | 67 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Potchefstroom | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Pretoria | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Rustenburg | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Klerksdorp | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Middelburg | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Mbombela
- Polokwane
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
Questions people ask
What time zone is Vereeniging in?
Vereeniging is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Vereeniging have daylight saving time?
Vereeniging doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Vereeniging when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Vereeniging's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 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).