Current Time in Nigel, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.43° S, 28.48° E
Elevation: 1,566 m above sea level
Population rank: #40 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Gauteng
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 Nigel, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nigel currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Nigel 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. Nigel sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Nigel lies high in the uplands, around 1566 m above sea level. Nigel is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6421 km off. Nigel is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Nigel at 05:22 and sets at 18:17, giving 12h 54m of daylight today.
Nigel Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nigel
Nigel gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nigel is at 05:22 and sunset in Nigel is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 28m near the June solstice to 13h 48m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Nigel and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Nigel's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nigel.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 24 Oct ● | 03:59 | 05:22 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 03:58 | 05:22 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 03:57 | 05:21 | 11:50 | 15:21 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 03:56 | 05:20 | 11:49 | 15:21 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 03:55 | 05:19 | 11:49 | 15:20 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 03:54 | 05:18 | 11:49 | 15:20 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 03:53 | 05:18 | 11:49 | 15:20 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nigel
Sunrise
in Nigel
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Nigel
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 54m
Dawn
in Nigel
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Nigel
6:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nigel
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:44
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Nigel
How Far Is Nigel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,421 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,968 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,464 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,620 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,765 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,107 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,180 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,689 km | ENE (68deg) |
Nigel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nigel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.4deg N, 151.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nigel
What time is it in Nigel right now?
The current local time in Nigel is 06:58 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Nigel follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Nigel in?
Nigel 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 Nigel?
Is Nigel on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nigel as of October 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nigel today?
Today in Nigel: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 18:17, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nigel tonight?
Over Nigel tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 95.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Nigel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nigel, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.