Time Now in Bethlehem, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 28.23° S, 28.31° E
Elevation: 1,630 m above sea level
Population rank: #70 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Free State
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Local time in Bethlehem runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Johannesburg). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Bethlehem sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Bethlehem lies high in the uplands, around 1630 m above sea level. Bethlehem is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6605 km off. Bethlehem is a smaller locality in South Africa, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Bethlehem gets 10h 45m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:50 and sunset at 17:35.
Time & Daylight in Bethlehem
Daylight Hours in Bethlehem
Bethlehem gets 10h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bethlehem is at 06:50 and sunset in Bethlehem is at 17:35.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 20m near the June solstice to 13h 56m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Bethlehem and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bethlehem right now.
Other Cities in South Africa with Local Time
Cities Sharing Bethlehem's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bethlehem.
Weather in Bethlehem
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Prayer Times in Bethlehem
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 30 Jul ● | 05:27 | 06:50 | 12:13 | 15:14 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 05:26 | 06:50 | 12:13 | 15:15 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 05:26 | 06:49 | 12:13 | 15:15 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 05:25 | 06:48 | 12:13 | 15:16 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 05:25 | 06:48 | 12:13 | 15:16 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 05:24 | 06:47 | 12:12 | 15:16 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 05:23 | 06:46 | 12:12 | 15:17 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
14-day Forecast for Bethlehem
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bethlehem
Sunrise
in Bethlehem
↑
6:50 AM
Sunset
in Bethlehem
↓
5:35 PM
Day Length
10h 45m
Dawn
in Bethlehem
6:25 AM
Dusk
in Bethlehem
6:01 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Bethlehem
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 19:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Bethlehem
How Far Is Bethlehem From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,605 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,115 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,394 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,665 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,952 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,293 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,381 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,779 km | ENE (68deg) |
Bethlehem's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bethlehem and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.2deg N, 151.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem
What time is it in Bethlehem right now?
The current local time in Bethlehem is 23:45 on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Bethlehem follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Bethlehem in?
Clocks in Bethlehem follow the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Bethlehem?
Is Bethlehem on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bethlehem is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bethlehem today?
In Bethlehem today the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 17:35, giving 10h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bethlehem tonight?
The moon phase over Bethlehem tonight is Waning Gibbous with 98.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Bethlehem?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bethlehem, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.