Current Time in Mahikeng, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 25.87° S, 25.64° E
Elevation: 1,284 m above sea level
Population rank: #211 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: North West
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in Mahikeng, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Mahikeng currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Mahikeng 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. Mahikeng lies high in the uplands, around 1284 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 6510 km away. Modest in size, Mahikeng still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
Today Mahikeng sees 12h 40m between a 05:43 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Mahikeng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Mahikeng
Mahikeng gets 12h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mahikeng is at 05:43 and sunset in Mahikeng is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 31m near the June solstice to 13h 45m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mahikeng and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Mahikeng's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mahikeng.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:21 | 05:43 | 12:03 | 15:33 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:20 | 05:42 | 12:03 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:19 | 05:41 | 12:02 | 15:33 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:18 | 05:40 | 12:02 | 15:32 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:17 | 05:39 | 12:02 | 15:32 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:16 | 05:38 | 12:02 | 15:32 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:15 | 05:37 | 12:02 | 15:32 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mahikeng
Sunrise
in Mahikeng
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Mahikeng
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
Dawn
in Mahikeng
5:19 AM
Dusk
in Mahikeng
6:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mahikeng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Mahikeng
How Far Is Mahikeng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,510 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,142 km | NE (50deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,208 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Paris | 8,626 km | NNW (345deg) |
| Singapore | 8,894 km | E (84deg) |
| London | 8,965 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Moscow | 9,147 km | N (7deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,930 km | ENE (69deg) |
Mahikeng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mahikeng and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.9deg N, 154.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahikeng
What time is it in Mahikeng right now?
The current local time in Mahikeng is 06:33 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Mahikeng follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Mahikeng in?
Mahikeng 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 Mahikeng?
Is Mahikeng on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Mahikeng is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mahikeng today?
In Mahikeng today the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 18:23, giving 12h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mahikeng tonight?
Tonight the moon over Mahikeng is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 19.4%.
What is solar time in Mahikeng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mahikeng, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.