Current local time in Worcester, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Worcester. Worcester is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Cape |
| Population | about 109,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.64° S, 19.44° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Worcester 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 | 6:45 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 7:46 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 23 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Worcester at about 12:51 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun, because Worcester sits at 19.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Worcester time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Paarl | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Cape Town | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| George | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
| Uitenhage | 551 km (342 mi) | same time |
| Port Elizabeth | 570 km (354 mi) | same time |
| Kimberley | 743 km (462 mi) | same time |
| Bhisho | 744 km (462 mi) | same time |
| East London | 787 km (489 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 Worcester in?
Worcester is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Worcester have daylight saving time?
Worcester doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Worcester when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Worcester's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 42 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).