Current Time in Mthatha, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 31.59° S, 28.78° E
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 29 May ● | 05:26 | 06:54 | 12:02 | 14:51 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Sat, 30 May | 05:26 | 06:54 | 12:02 | 14:51 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Sun, 31 May | 05:26 | 06:55 | 12:02 | 14:50 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 05:27 | 06:55 | 12:02 | 14:50 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 05:27 | 06:56 | 12:02 | 14:50 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 05:28 | 06:56 | 12:02 | 14:50 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 05:28 | 06:57 | 12:03 | 14:50 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mthatha
Sunrise
in Mthatha
↑
6:54 AM
Sunset
in Mthatha
↓
5:09 PM
Day Length
10h 15m
Dawn
in Mthatha
6:27 AM
Dusk
in Mthatha
5:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Mthatha
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:39
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 06:04
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mthatha
What time is it in Mthatha right now?
The current local time in Mthatha is 07:00 on Friday, May 29, 2026. Mthatha follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Mthatha in?
Mthatha 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 Mthatha?
Is Mthatha on daylight saving time right now?
No — Mthatha is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mthatha today?
Today in Mthatha: sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset is at 17:09, giving 10h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mthatha tonight?
The moon phase over Mthatha tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 95.6% illumination.