Time Now in Balfour, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.66° S, 28.59° E
Elevation: 1,622 m above sea level
Population rank: #102 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Mpumalanga
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Balfour keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Balfour lies high in the uplands, around 1622 m above sea level. Balfour is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6438 km off. Modest in size, Balfour still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Balfour at 06:30 and sets at 17:47, giving 11h 16m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Balfour
Daylight Hours in Balfour
Balfour gets 11h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Balfour is at 06:30 and sunset in Balfour is at 17:47.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the June solstice to 13h 49m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Balfour and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:09 | 15:22 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:09 | 06:30 | 12:08 | 15:22 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:08 | 15:22 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:08 | 06:28 | 12:08 | 15:23 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:07 | 06:27 | 12:08 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:06 | 06:26 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:05 | 06:25 | 12:07 | 15:23 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Balfour
Sunrise
in Balfour
↑
6:30 AM
Sunset
in Balfour
↓
5:47 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Balfour
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Balfour
6:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Balfour
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
49.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:05
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Balfour
How Far Is Balfour From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,438 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,977 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,467 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,613 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,793 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,134 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,204 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,688 km | ENE (68deg) |
Balfour's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Balfour and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.7deg N, 151.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balfour
What time is it in Balfour right now?
The current local time in Balfour is 03:50 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Balfour follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Balfour in?
Balfour 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 Balfour?
Is Balfour on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 20, 2026, Balfour is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Balfour today?
In Balfour today the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:47, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Balfour tonight?
Over Balfour tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 49.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Balfour?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Balfour, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.