Current Time in Knysna, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 34.04° S, 23.05° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #79 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
Daylight Hours in Knysna
Knysna gets 9h 56m of daylight today — sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset is at 17:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 05:57 | 07:28 | 12:26 | 15:07 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:57 | 07:29 | 12:27 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:57 | 07:29 | 12:27 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:58 | 07:30 | 12:27 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:58 | 07:30 | 12:27 | 15:07 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:58 | 07:30 | 12:27 | 15:07 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:59 | 07:31 | 12:28 | 15:07 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Knysna
Sunrise
in Knysna
↑
7:29 AM
Sunset
in Knysna
↓
5:24 PM
Day Length
9h 55m
Dawn
in Knysna
7:00 AM
Dusk
in Knysna
5:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Knysna
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:08
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How Far Is Knysna From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,764 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 7,414 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,917 km | NE (50deg) |
| Singapore | 9,243 km | E (84deg) |
| Paris | 9,443 km | NNW (346deg) |
| London | 9,778 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Moscow | 10,080 km | N (8deg) |
| Sydney | 10,730 km | SE (139deg) |
Knysna's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Knysna and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg N, 156.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Knysna
What time is it in Knysna right now?
The current local time in Knysna is 10:06 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Knysna follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Knysna in?
Knysna 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 Knysna?
Is Knysna on daylight saving time right now?
No — Knysna is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Knysna today?
Today in Knysna: sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset is at 17:24, giving 9h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Knysna tonight?
The moon phase over Knysna tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Knysna?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Knysna, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.