Current time in Potchefstroom, South Africa

Time in Potchefstroom, South Africa
11:17 AM
 

Potchefstroom 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
5:30 AM
Sunset today
6:22 PM
Region
North West
Coordinates
26.70°S, 27.10°E

Time difference from Potchefstroom

CityTime nowDifference
New York5:17 AM, Wed6 hours behind
Los Angeles2:17 AM, Wed9 hours behind
London10:17 AM, Wed1 hour behind
Paris11:17 AM, WedThe same time
Dubai1:17 PM, Wed2 hours ahead
Delhi2:47 PM, Wed3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo6:17 PM, Wed7 hours ahead
Sydney8:17 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

All South Africa holidays →

Other cities in South Africa

Cape TownJohannesburgDurbanBenoniPretoriaPort ElizabethVereenigingPietermaritzburgBloemfonteinEast LondonWelkomUitenhageSpringsMbombelaPolokwaneKlerksdorp

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Potchefstroom in?

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

Does Potchefstroom observe daylight saving time?

No. Potchefstroom keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Potchefstroom and New York?

Potchefstroom is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Potchefstroom and London?

Potchefstroom is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Potchefstroom today?

Today the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time.

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