Current Time in George, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 33.96° S, 22.46° E
Elevation: 232 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Western Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in George, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. George currently observes SAST, UTC+2. George keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. George does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 232 m. George is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 6712 km off. George is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
George gets 13h 14m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:37 and sunset at 18:51.
George Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in George
George gets 13h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in George is at 05:37 and sunset in George is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between George and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from George right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in South Africa
Cities Sharing George's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as George.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 25 Oct ● | 04:05 | 05:37 | 12:14 | 15:54 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:03 | 05:36 | 12:14 | 15:54 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:02 | 05:35 | 12:14 | 15:54 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:00 | 05:33 | 12:13 | 15:55 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 03:59 | 05:32 | 12:13 | 15:55 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 03:58 | 05:31 | 12:13 | 15:55 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 03:56 | 05:30 | 12:13 | 15:55 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for George
Sunrise
in George
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in George
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
13h 14m
Dawn
in George
5:10 AM
Dusk
in George
7:18 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for George
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
98.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 04:44
Distances & Clock Changes in George
How Far Is George From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,712 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 7,435 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,953 km | NE (50deg) |
| Singapore | 9,296 km | E (84deg) |
| Paris | 9,422 km | NNW (347deg) |
| London | 9,756 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 10,079 km | N (8deg) |
| Sydney | 10,772 km | SE (139deg) |
George's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from George and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg N, 157.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about George
What time is it in George right now?
The current local time in George is 02:55 on Sunday, October 25, 2026. George follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is George in?
George runs on the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is George?
Is George on daylight saving time right now?
No — George is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in George today?
In George today the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 18:51, giving 13h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over George tonight?
Over George tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 98.2% illumination.
What is solar time in George?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In George, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.