Current Time 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
Daylight Hours in Newcastle
Newcastle gets 10h 24m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset is at 17:12.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 23m near the June solstice to 13h 54m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Newcastle and Major Cities
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:21 | 06:47 | 11:59 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:22 | 06:47 | 12:00 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:22 | 06:48 | 12:00 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:22 | 06:48 | 12:00 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:22 | 06:48 | 12:00 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:23 | 06:49 | 12:00 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:23 | 06:49 | 12:01 | 14:53 | 17:12 | 18:42 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Newcastle
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Moon Phases & Times for Newcastle
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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 10:37 on Thursday, June 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 — Newcastle is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Newcastle today?
Today in Newcastle: sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset is at 17:12, giving 10h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Newcastle tonight?
The moon phase over Newcastle tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.9% illumination.
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.