Time Now in Alberton, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.27° S, 28.12° E
Elevation: 1,574 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Gauteng
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Alberton is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Alberton, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Alberton
Daylight Hours in Alberton
Alberton gets 10h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alberton is at 06:53 and sunset in Alberton is at 17:34.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Alberton and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Alberton
What is the current local time in Alberton?
The live local time in Alberton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Alberton currently observes SAST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Alberton in?
Alberton uses the SAST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Alberton observe daylight saving time?
No. Alberton stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Alberton's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alberton.
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Prayer Times in Alberton
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 05:29 | 06:53 | 12:13 | 15:14 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:29 | 06:52 | 12:13 | 15:14 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:29 | 06:52 | 12:13 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:29 | 06:52 | 12:13 | 15:15 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:28 | 06:51 | 12:14 | 15:15 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:28 | 06:51 | 12:14 | 15:16 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:28 | 06:50 | 12:14 | 15:16 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alberton
Sunrise
in Alberton
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Alberton
↓
5:34 PM
Day Length
10h 41m
Dawn
in Alberton
6:28 AM
Dusk
in Alberton
5:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alberton
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alberton
How Far Is Alberton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,423 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,983 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,434 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,653 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,738 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,079 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,165 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,716 km | ENE (68deg) |
Alberton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alberton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.3deg N, 151.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alberton
What time is it in Alberton right now?
The current local time in Alberton is 11:52 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Alberton follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Alberton in?
Alberton uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alberton?
Is Alberton on daylight saving time right now?
No — Alberton is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alberton today?
Today in Alberton: sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset is at 17:34, giving 10h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alberton tonight?
The moon phase over Alberton tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Alberton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alberton, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.