Current Time in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 29.62° S, 30.39° E
Elevation: 636 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 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
Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg gets 10h 14m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pietermaritzburg is at 06:53 and sunset in Pietermaritzburg is at 17:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the June solstice to 14h 03m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 22 Jun ● | 05:25 | 06:53 | 12:00 | 14:49 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:25 | 06:53 | 12:00 | 14:49 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:25 | 06:53 | 12:00 | 14:49 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 05:26 | 06:53 | 12:01 | 14:49 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | 05:26 | 06:53 | 12:01 | 14:50 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 05:26 | 06:53 | 12:01 | 14:50 | 17:08 | 18:38 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 05:26 | 06:53 | 12:01 | 14:50 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pietermaritzburg
Sunrise
in Pietermaritzburg
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Pietermaritzburg
↓
5:07 PM
Day Length
10h 14m
Dawn
in Pietermaritzburg
6:26 AM
Dusk
in Pietermaritzburg
5:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Pietermaritzburg
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
58.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:34
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:56
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How Far Is Pietermaritzburg From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,649 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,074 km | NE (45deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,549 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,488 km | E (80deg) |
| Paris | 9,160 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 9,502 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 9,518 km | N (4deg) |
| Sydney | 10,610 km | SE (134deg) |
Pietermaritzburg's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pietermaritzburg and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.6deg N, 149.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pietermaritzburg
What time is it in Pietermaritzburg right now?
The current local time in Pietermaritzburg is 19:19 on Monday, June 22, 2026. Pietermaritzburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Pietermaritzburg in?
Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Pietermaritzburg local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Pietermaritzburg on daylight saving time right now?
No — Pietermaritzburg is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pietermaritzburg today?
Today in Pietermaritzburg: sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset is at 17:07, giving 10h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pietermaritzburg tonight?
The moon phase over Pietermaritzburg tonight is First Quarter with 58.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Pietermaritzburg?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pietermaritzburg, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.