Time Now in Newcastle, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 27.76° S, 29.93° E
Elevation: 1,195 m above sea level
Population rank: #15 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
Local time in Newcastle runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Johannesburg). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Perched at about 1195 m, Newcastle sits well above the coast. Newcastle is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6484 km off. A major centre in South Africa, Newcastle keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Newcastle gets 11h 48m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:03 and sunset at 17:51.
Time & Daylight in Newcastle
Daylight Hours in Newcastle
Newcastle gets 11h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Newcastle is at 06:03 and sunset in Newcastle is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 23m near the June solstice to 13h 54m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Newcastle and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Newcastle right now.
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Cities Sharing Newcastle's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Newcastle.
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Prayer Times in Newcastle
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep ● | 04:43 | 06:03 | 11:57 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:42 | 06:02 | 11:56 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:40 | 06:00 | 11:56 | 15:19 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:39 | 05:59 | 11:56 | 15:19 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:38 | 05:58 | 11:55 | 15:19 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:37 | 05:57 | 11:55 | 15:19 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:36 | 05:56 | 11:54 | 15:19 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Newcastle
Sunrise
in Newcastle
↑
6:03 AM
Sunset
in Newcastle
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Dawn
in Newcastle
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Newcastle
6:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Newcastle
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in Newcastle
How Far Is Newcastle From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,484 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,963 km | NE (46deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,561 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,500 km | E (81deg) |
| Paris | 8,949 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 9,291 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,315 km | N (4deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,612 km | ENE (68deg) |
Newcastle's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Newcastle and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.8deg N, 150.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle
What time is it in Newcastle right now?
The current local time in Newcastle is 08:46 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Newcastle follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Newcastle in?
Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
Is Newcastle on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Newcastle as of September 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Newcastle today?
Newcastle sees sunrise at 06:03 and sunset at 17:51 today, giving 11h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Newcastle tonight?
Tonight the moon over Newcastle is in its New Moon phase, lit 0.0%.
What is solar time in Newcastle?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Newcastle, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.