Time Now in Hermanus, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 34.42° S, 19.23° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #146 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Western Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Hermanus is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Hermanus, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hermanus
Daylight Hours in Hermanus
Hermanus gets 10h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hermanus is at 07:45 and sunset in Hermanus is at 17:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 51m near the June solstice to 14h 27m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Hermanus and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hermanus right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hermanus
What is the current local time in Hermanus?
The live local time in Hermanus is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hermanus currently observes SAST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Hermanus in?
Hermanus uses the SAST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Hermanus observe daylight saving time?
No. Hermanus stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hermanus's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hermanus.
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Prayer Times in Hermanus
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 06:14 | 07:45 | 12:49 | 15:34 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 06:14 | 07:45 | 12:49 | 15:34 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 06:13 | 07:44 | 12:49 | 15:35 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 06:13 | 07:43 | 12:49 | 15:35 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 06:13 | 07:43 | 12:49 | 15:36 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 06:12 | 07:42 | 12:49 | 15:36 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 06:12 | 07:42 | 12:49 | 15:37 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hermanus
Sunrise
in Hermanus
↑
7:45 AM
Sunset
in Hermanus
↓
5:53 PM
Day Length
10h 07m
Dawn
in Hermanus
7:17 AM
Dusk
in Hermanus
6:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hermanus
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:36
Distances & Clock Changes in Hermanus
How Far Is Hermanus From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,410 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 7,642 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,217 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 9,410 km | N (349deg) |
| Singapore | 9,597 km | E (86deg) |
| London | 9,740 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Moscow | 10,178 km | N (10deg) |
| Sydney | 10,922 km | SE (141deg) |
Hermanus's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hermanus and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.4deg N, 160.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hermanus
What time is it in Hermanus right now?
The current local time in Hermanus is 11:59 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Hermanus follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Hermanus in?
Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
Is Hermanus on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hermanus is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hermanus today?
Today in Hermanus: sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset is at 17:53, giving 10h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hermanus tonight?
The moon phase over Hermanus tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Hermanus?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hermanus, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.