Time Now in Kokstad, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 30.55° S, 29.42° E
Elevation: 1,316 m above sea level
Population rank: #145 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Kokstad 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 Kokstad, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kokstad
Daylight Hours in Kokstad
Kokstad gets 10h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kokstad is at 06:59 and sunset in Kokstad is at 17:16.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 10m near the June solstice to 14h 07m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Kokstad and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Kokstad
What is the current local time in Kokstad?
The live local time in Kokstad is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kokstad currently observes SAST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Kokstad in?
Kokstad uses the SAST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Kokstad observe daylight saving time?
No. Kokstad stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kokstad's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kokstad.
Weather in Kokstad
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Prayer Times in Kokstad
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 05:31 | 06:59 | 12:07 | 14:57 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 05:31 | 06:59 | 12:07 | 14:57 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 05:31 | 06:58 | 12:07 | 14:58 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 05:31 | 06:58 | 12:08 | 14:58 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 05:30 | 06:58 | 12:08 | 14:59 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 05:30 | 06:57 | 12:08 | 14:59 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:30 | 06:57 | 12:08 | 14:59 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
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14-day Forecast for Kokstad
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kokstad
Sunrise
in Kokstad
↑
6:59 AM
Sunset
in Kokstad
↓
5:16 PM
Day Length
10h 16m
Dawn
in Kokstad
6:32 AM
Dusk
in Kokstad
5:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kokstad
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
22.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kokstad
How Far Is Kokstad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,783 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,213 km | NE (46deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,432 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,597 km | E (81deg) |
| Paris | 9,230 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 9,571 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,628 km | N (5deg) |
| Sydney | 10,604 km | SE (135deg) |
Kokstad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kokstad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.6deg N, 150.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kokstad
What time is it in Kokstad right now?
The current local time in Kokstad is 11:59 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Kokstad follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Kokstad in?
Kokstad 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 Kokstad?
Is Kokstad on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kokstad is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kokstad today?
Today in Kokstad: sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 17:16, giving 10h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kokstad tonight?
The moon phase over Kokstad tonight is Waning Crescent with 22.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Kokstad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kokstad, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.