Current Time in Paarl, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 33.73° S, 18.98° E
Elevation: 107 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Western Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in Paarl, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Paarl currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Paarl keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Paarl does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. 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. Its elevation is a gentle 107 m. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 6399 km away. Paarl is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Paarl at 06:04 and sets at 18:56, giving 12h 51m of daylight today.
Paarl Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Paarl
Paarl gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paarl is at 06:04 and sunset in Paarl is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 54m near the June solstice to 14h 24m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Paarl and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in South Africa
Cities Sharing Paarl's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Paarl.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 14 Oct ● | 04:35 | 06:04 | 12:30 | 16:06 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Thu, 15 Oct | 04:34 | 06:03 | 12:29 | 16:07 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:32 | 06:01 | 12:29 | 16:07 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:31 | 06:00 | 12:29 | 16:07 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:29 | 05:59 | 12:29 | 16:07 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:28 | 05:58 | 12:29 | 16:07 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:26 | 05:57 | 12:28 | 16:07 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paarl
Sunrise
in Paarl
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Paarl
↓
6:56 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Paarl
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Paarl
7:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Paarl
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:41
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Paarl
How Far Is Paarl From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,399 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 7,593 km | NE (35deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,189 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 9,330 km | N (349deg) |
| Singapore | 9,614 km | E (86deg) |
| London | 9,660 km | NNW (348deg) |
| Moscow | 10,107 km | N (10deg) |
| Sydney | 10,997 km | SE (142deg) |
Paarl's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Paarl and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.7deg N, 161.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paarl
What time is it in Paarl right now?
The current local time in Paarl is 12:51 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Paarl follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Paarl in?
Paarl 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 Paarl?
Is Paarl on daylight saving time right now?
No — Paarl is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paarl today?
In Paarl today the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:56, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paarl tonight?
The moon phase over Paarl tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Paarl?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Paarl, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.