Current Time in Boksburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.21° S, 28.26° E
Elevation: 1,624 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 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
The time now in Boksburg, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Boksburg currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Boksburg sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. Boksburg does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 1624 m, Boksburg is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6410 km away. A major centre in South Africa, Boksburg keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Boksburg gets 12h 51m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:25 and sunset at 18:17.
Boksburg Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Boksburg
Boksburg gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Boksburg is at 05:25 and sunset in Boksburg is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Boksburg's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:03 | 05:25 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:02 | 05:24 | 11:51 | 15:22 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:00 | 05:24 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 03:59 | 05:23 | 11:51 | 15:21 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 03:58 | 05:22 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 03:57 | 05:21 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 03:56 | 05:20 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Boksburg
Sunrise
in Boksburg
↑
5:25 AM
Sunset
in Boksburg
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Boksburg
5:01 AM
Dusk
in Boksburg
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Boksburg
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
81.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:48
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Boksburg
How Far Is Boksburg From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,410 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,968 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,449 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,638 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,735 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,077 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,157 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,700 km | ENE (68deg) |
Boksburg's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Boksburg and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.2deg N, 151.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boksburg
What time is it in Boksburg right now?
The current local time in Boksburg is 06:12 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Boksburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Boksburg in?
Boksburg 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 Boksburg?
Is Boksburg on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Boksburg as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boksburg today?
In Boksburg today the sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 18:17, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Boksburg tonight?
Tonight the moon over Boksburg is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 81.9%.
What is solar time in Boksburg?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Boksburg, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.