Time Now 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 sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Pietermaritzburg stands at an elevated 636 m above the sea. Pietermaritzburg is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6649 km off. A major centre in South Africa, Pietermaritzburg keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Pietermaritzburg
Daylight Hours in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg gets 11h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pietermaritzburg is at 06:09 and sunset in Pietermaritzburg is at 17:45.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5 Sep ● | 04:47 | 06:09 | 11:57 | 15:16 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:46 | 06:08 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:45 | 06:06 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:44 | 06:05 | 11:56 | 15:16 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:43 | 06:04 | 11:55 | 15:16 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:41 | 06:03 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:40 | 06:02 | 11:55 | 15:17 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Pietermaritzburg
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
38.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:36
Next Moonset
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Today, 11:34
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Distances & Clock Changes in Pietermaritzburg
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 09:28 on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Pietermaritzburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Pietermaritzburg in?
Pietermaritzburg runs on the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Pietermaritzburg?
Right now Pietermaritzburg sits at UTC+02:00. Going from UTC to local time in Pietermaritzburg means moving the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Pietermaritzburg on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 05, 2026, Pietermaritzburg is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Pietermaritzburg tonight?
Tonight the moon over Pietermaritzburg is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 38.9%.
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.