Time Now in Centurion, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 25.86° S, 28.19° E
Elevation: 1,432 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 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
Centurion keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Centurion lies high in the uplands, around 1432 m above sea level. Centurion is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6380 km off. Centurion is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Centurion at 06:31 and sets at 17:49, giving 11h 18m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Centurion
Daylight Hours in Centurion
Centurion gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Centurion is at 06:31 and sunset in Centurion is at 17:49.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 31m near the June solstice to 13h 45m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:12 | 06:31 | 12:10 | 15:24 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:11 | 06:30 | 12:10 | 15:25 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:10 | 06:29 | 12:10 | 15:25 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:09 | 06:28 | 12:10 | 15:25 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:08 | 06:27 | 12:09 | 15:25 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:07 | 06:27 | 12:09 | 15:25 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:06 | 06:26 | 12:09 | 15:25 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Centurion
Sunrise
in Centurion
↑
6:31 AM
Sunset
in Centurion
↓
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 18m
Dawn
in Centurion
6:07 AM
Dusk
in Centurion
6:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Centurion
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
52.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:08
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Centurion
How Far Is Centurion From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,380 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,947 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,453 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,640 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,696 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,037 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,119 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,692 km | ENE (68deg) |
Centurion's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Centurion and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.9deg N, 151.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Centurion
What time is it in Centurion right now?
The current local time in Centurion is 09:56 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Centurion follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Centurion in?
Centurion 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 Centurion?
Is Centurion on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Centurion as of August 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Centurion today?
Centurion sees sunrise at 06:31 and sunset at 17:49 today, giving 11h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Centurion tonight?
The moon phase over Centurion tonight is First Quarter with 52.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Centurion?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Centurion, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.