Current time in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Time in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
11:03 AM
 

Port Elizabeth time zone and facts

Time zone
South Africa Time (SAST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:28 AM
Sunset today
6:35 PM
Region
Eastern Cape
Coordinates
33.97°S, 25.60°E

Time difference from Port Elizabeth

CityTime nowDifference
New York5:03 AM, Wed6 hours behind
Los Angeles2:03 AM, Wed9 hours behind
London10:03 AM, Wed1 hour behind
Paris11:03 AM, WedThe same time
Dubai1:03 PM, Wed2 hours ahead
Delhi2:33 PM, Wed3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo6:03 PM, Wed7 hours ahead
Sydney8:03 PM, Wed9 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in South Africa

  • Wed, Dec 16, 2026 Day of Reconciliation
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Day of Goodwill
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Sun, Mar 21, 2027 Human Rights Day

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Other cities in South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Port Elizabeth in?

Port Elizabeth uses South Africa Time (IANA zone Africa/Johannesburg). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Port Elizabeth observe daylight saving time?

No. Port Elizabeth keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Port Elizabeth and New York?

Port Elizabeth is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Port Elizabeth and London?

Port Elizabeth is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Elizabeth today?

Today the sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 6:35 PM local time.

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