Time Now in Grootfontein, Namibia 🇳🇦
Lat/Long: 19.57° S, 18.12° E
Elevation: 1,440 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 90 cities in Namibia by population
Region: Otjozondjupa Region
IANA Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Namibia: CAT
Grootfontein sits in the Africa/Windhoek time zone, UTC+02:00. Grootfontein does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At roughly 1440 m, Grootfontein is a genuine high-altitude city. Grootfontein is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6397 km off. A major centre in Namibia, Grootfontein keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Grootfontein gets 11h 31m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:05 and sunset at 18:36.
Time & Daylight in Grootfontein
Daylight Hours in Grootfontein
Grootfontein gets 11h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Grootfontein is at 07:05 and sunset in Grootfontein is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 57m near the June solstice to 13h 19m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:49 | 07:05 | 12:51 | 16:09 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:48 | 07:04 | 12:50 | 16:09 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:48 | 07:04 | 12:50 | 16:09 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:47 | 07:03 | 12:50 | 16:09 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:46 | 07:02 | 12:50 | 16:09 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:45 | 07:01 | 12:49 | 16:09 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:45 | 07:00 | 12:49 | 16:09 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Grootfontein
Sunrise
in Grootfontein
↑
7:05 AM
Sunset
in Grootfontein
↓
6:36 PM
Day Length
11h 31m
Dawn
in Grootfontein
6:42 AM
Dusk
in Grootfontein
6:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Grootfontein
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
56.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:51
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:49
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Distances & Clock Changes in Grootfontein
How Far Is Grootfontein From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,397 km | NE (40deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,655 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,355 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Paris | 7,768 km | N (349deg) |
| London | 8,101 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Moscow | 8,575 km | N (11deg) |
| Singapore | 9,608 km | E (87deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,415 km | ENE (71deg) |
Grootfontein's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Grootfontein and you would surface near Kekaha, United States, about 349 km from the antipodal point at 19.6deg N, 161.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grootfontein
What time is it in Grootfontein right now?
The current local time in Grootfontein is 20:47 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Grootfontein follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone.
What time zone is Grootfontein in?
Grootfontein uses the Africa/Windhoek 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 Grootfontein?
Right now Grootfontein sits at UTC+02:00. Going from UTC to local time in Grootfontein means moving the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Grootfontein on daylight saving time right now?
No — Grootfontein is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Grootfontein today?
In Grootfontein today the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 18:36, giving 11h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Grootfontein tonight?
Tonight the moon over Grootfontein is in its First Quarter phase, lit 56.5%.
What is solar time in Grootfontein?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Grootfontein, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.