Current Time in Kriel, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.27° S, 29.23° E
Elevation: 1,552 m above sea level
Population rank: #197 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Mpumalanga
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in Kriel, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kriel currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Kriel keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 1552 m, Kriel is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6370 km away. Modest in size, Kriel still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Kriel sees 12h 44m between a 05:26 sunrise and a 18:10 sunset.
Kriel Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kriel
Kriel gets 12h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kriel is at 05:26 and sunset in Kriel is at 18:10.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Kriel and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in South Africa
Cities Sharing Kriel's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kriel.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:04 | 05:26 | 11:48 | 15:19 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:03 | 05:25 | 11:48 | 15:19 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:02 | 05:24 | 11:48 | 15:18 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:01 | 05:23 | 11:47 | 15:18 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:00 | 05:22 | 11:47 | 15:18 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 03:59 | 05:21 | 11:47 | 15:18 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 03:58 | 05:21 | 11:47 | 15:18 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kriel
Sunrise
in Kriel
↑
5:26 AM
Sunset
in Kriel
↓
6:10 PM
Day Length
12h 44m
Dawn
in Kriel
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Kriel
6:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kriel
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
36.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:05
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:24
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kriel
How Far Is Kriel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,370 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,901 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,541 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,544 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,771 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 9,112 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,156 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,613 km | ENE (68deg) |
Kriel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kriel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.3deg N, 150.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kriel
What time is it in Kriel right now?
The current local time in Kriel is 08:07 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Kriel follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Kriel in?
Clocks in Kriel follow the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kriel?
Is Kriel on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Kriel is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kriel today?
Kriel sees sunrise at 05:26 and sunset at 18:10 today, giving 12h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kriel tonight?
Tonight the moon over Kriel is in its First Quarter phase, lit 36.9%.
What is solar time in Kriel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kriel, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.