Current Time in Polokwane, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 23.9° S, 29.47° E
Elevation: 1,315 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Limpopo
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Polokwane
Polokwane gets 10h 41m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset is at 17:22.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 39m near the June solstice to 13h 37m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:18 | 06:41 | 12:01 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:18 | 06:41 | 12:01 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:18 | 06:41 | 12:02 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:19 | 06:42 | 12:02 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:19 | 06:42 | 12:02 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:19 | 06:42 | 12:02 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:19 | 06:43 | 12:02 | 15:02 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Polokwane
Sunrise
in Polokwane
↑
6:41 AM
Sunset
in Polokwane
↓
5:22 PM
Day Length
10h 40m
Dawn
in Polokwane
6:16 AM
Dusk
in Polokwane
5:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Polokwane
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
18.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:32
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:40
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How Far Is Polokwane From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,126 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,706 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,640 km | WSW (253deg) |
| Singapore | 8,483 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,527 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 8,869 km | NNW (342deg) |
| Moscow | 8,891 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,490 km | ENE (67deg) |
Polokwane's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Polokwane and you would surface in the open ocean, near 23.9deg N, 150.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polokwane
What time is it in Polokwane right now?
The current local time in Polokwane is 15:39 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Polokwane follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Polokwane in?
Polokwane 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 Polokwane?
Is Polokwane on daylight saving time right now?
No — Polokwane is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Polokwane today?
Today in Polokwane: sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset is at 17:22, giving 10h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Polokwane tonight?
The moon phase over Polokwane tonight is Waning Crescent with 18.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Polokwane?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Polokwane, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.