Current Time in Brakpan, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.24° S, 28.37° E
Elevation: 1,631 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 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 Brakpan, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Brakpan currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Brakpan keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Brakpan 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. Brakpan sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Brakpan lies high in the uplands, around 1631 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6408 km away. Brakpan is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Brakpan gets 12h 55m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:22 and sunset at 18:18.
Brakpan Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Brakpan
Brakpan gets 12h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Brakpan is at 05:22 and sunset in Brakpan is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 25 Oct ● | 03:59 | 05:22 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 03:58 | 05:21 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 03:57 | 05:21 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 03:56 | 05:20 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 03:55 | 05:19 | 11:50 | 15:20 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 03:54 | 05:18 | 11:50 | 15:20 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 03:53 | 05:18 | 11:50 | 15:20 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Brakpan
Sunrise
in Brakpan
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Brakpan
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
12h 55m
Dawn
in Brakpan
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Brakpan
6:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Brakpan
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
97.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 04:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Brakpan
How Far Is Brakpan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,408 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,962 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,459 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,628 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,742 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,083 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,160 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,691 km | ENE (68deg) |
Brakpan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Brakpan and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.2deg N, 151.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brakpan
What time is it in Brakpan right now?
The current local time in Brakpan is 00:26 on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Brakpan follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Brakpan in?
Brakpan 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 Brakpan?
Is Brakpan on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Brakpan as of October 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Brakpan today?
Today in Brakpan: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 18:18, giving 12h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Brakpan tonight?
Over Brakpan tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 97.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Brakpan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Brakpan, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.