Time Now in Benoni, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.19° S, 28.32° E
Elevation: 1,641 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Gauteng
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Benoni sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Benoni lies high in the uplands, around 1641 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6405 km away. Benoni is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Benoni at 06:20 and sets at 17:53, giving 11h 33m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Benoni
Daylight Hours in Benoni
Benoni gets 11h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benoni is at 06:20 and sunset in Benoni is at 17:53.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Benoni and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 05:01 | 06:20 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:00 | 06:19 | 12:06 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:59 | 06:18 | 12:06 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:58 | 06:17 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:57 | 06:16 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:56 | 06:15 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benoni
Sunrise
in Benoni
↑
6:20 AM
Sunset
in Benoni
↓
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Dawn
in Benoni
5:57 AM
Dusk
in Benoni
6:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Benoni
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:11
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:58
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Distances & Clock Changes in Benoni
How Far Is Benoni From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,405 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,962 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,456 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,632 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,735 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,076 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,155 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,694 km | ENE (68deg) |
Benoni's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Benoni and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.2deg N, 151.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benoni
What time is it in Benoni right now?
The current local time in Benoni is 02:36 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Benoni follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Benoni in?
Benoni 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 Benoni?
Is Benoni on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Benoni as of August 31, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benoni today?
In Benoni today the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 17:53, giving 11h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benoni tonight?
Over Benoni tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 91.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Benoni?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Benoni, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.