Time Now 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
Paarl is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Paarl, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Paarl
Daylight Hours in Paarl
Paarl gets 10h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paarl is at 07:47 and sunset in Paarl is at 17:52.
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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Common Questions About Time in Paarl
What is the current local time in Paarl?
The live local time in Paarl is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Paarl currently observes SAST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Paarl in?
Paarl uses the SAST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Paarl observe daylight saving time?
No. Paarl stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Paarl's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Paarl.
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Prayer Times in Paarl
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 06:16 | 07:47 | 12:49 | 15:33 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 06:16 | 07:47 | 12:49 | 15:33 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 06:16 | 07:46 | 12:50 | 15:34 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 06:16 | 07:46 | 12:50 | 15:35 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 06:15 | 07:45 | 12:50 | 15:35 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 06:15 | 07:45 | 12:50 | 15:36 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 06:15 | 07:44 | 12:50 | 15:36 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paarl
Sunrise
in Paarl
↑
7:47 AM
Sunset
in Paarl
↓
5:52 PM
Day Length
10h 04m
Dawn
in Paarl
7:19 AM
Dusk
in Paarl
6:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Paarl
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
3.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:40
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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 02:57 on Monday, July 13, 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 July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paarl today?
Today in Paarl: sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset is at 17:52, giving 10h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paarl tonight?
The moon phase over Paarl tonight is Waning Crescent with 3.0% 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.