Time Now in Harrismith, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 28.27° S, 29.13° E
Elevation: 1,643 m above sea level
Population rank: #135 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Free State
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Harrismith sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Harrismith sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At roughly 1643 m, Harrismith is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6571 km away. Modest in size, Harrismith still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Harrismith sees 11h 13m between a 06:30 sunrise and a 17:43 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Harrismith
Daylight Hours in Harrismith
Harrismith gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Harrismith is at 06:30 and sunset in Harrismith is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 20m near the June solstice to 13h 56m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:09 | 06:30 | 12:07 | 15:18 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:08 | 06:29 | 12:06 | 15:19 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:07 | 06:28 | 12:06 | 15:19 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:06 | 06:27 | 12:06 | 15:19 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:05 | 06:26 | 12:06 | 15:19 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:04 | 06:25 | 12:05 | 15:20 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:03 | 06:24 | 12:05 | 15:20 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Harrismith
Sunrise
in Harrismith
↑
6:30 AM
Sunset
in Harrismith
↓
5:43 PM
Day Length
11h 13m
Dawn
in Harrismith
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Harrismith
6:08 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Harrismith
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
53.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:42
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:25
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Distances & Clock Changes in Harrismith
How Far Is Harrismith From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,571 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,059 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,470 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,586 km | E (81deg) |
| Paris | 8,980 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,321 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,378 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,706 km | ENE (68deg) |
Harrismith's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Harrismith and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.3deg N, 150.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harrismith
What time is it in Harrismith right now?
The current local time in Harrismith is 13:50 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Harrismith follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Harrismith in?
Harrismith 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 Harrismith?
Right now Harrismith sits at UTC+02:00. Going from UTC to local time in Harrismith means moving the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Harrismith on daylight saving time right now?
No — Harrismith is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 20, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Harrismith today?
In Harrismith today the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:43, giving 11h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Harrismith tonight?
Over Harrismith tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 53.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Harrismith?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Harrismith, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.