Current Time 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
Daylight Hours in Bethlehem
Bethlehem gets 10h 22m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset is at 17:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 20m near the June solstice to 13h 56m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 05:29 | 06:55 | 12:06 | 14:58 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:29 | 06:55 | 12:06 | 14:58 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:29 | 06:56 | 12:06 | 14:59 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:30 | 06:56 | 12:07 | 14:59 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:30 | 06:56 | 12:07 | 14:59 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:30 | 06:57 | 12:07 | 14:59 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:30 | 06:57 | 12:07 | 14:59 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
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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 05:08 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Bethlehem follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?
Is Bethlehem on daylight saving time right now?
No — Bethlehem is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bethlehem today?
Today in Bethlehem: sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset is at 17:17, giving 10h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bethlehem tonight?
The moon phase over Bethlehem tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.2% 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.