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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 6 Nov ● | 03:30 | 05:00 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 03:29 | 05:00 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 03:28 | 04:59 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 03:28 | 04:58 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Tue, 10 Nov | 03:27 | 04:58 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Wed, 11 Nov | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 12 Nov | 03:25 | 04:56 | 11:42 | 15:18 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pietermaritzburg
Sunrise
in Pietermaritzburg
↑
5:00 AM
Sunset
in Pietermaritzburg
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
13h 22m
Dawn
in Pietermaritzburg
4:34 AM
Dusk
in Pietermaritzburg
6:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Pietermaritzburg
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:32
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:51
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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 15:56 on Friday, November 06, 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 November 06, 2026, Pietermaritzburg is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pietermaritzburg today?
Today in Pietermaritzburg: sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset is at 18:23, giving 13h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pietermaritzburg tonight?
Tonight the moon over Pietermaritzburg is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 7.5%.
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.