Current Time in Port Elizabeth, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 33.96° S, 25.61° E
Elevation: 61 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Eastern Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth gets 9h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Port Elizabeth is at 07:20 and sunset in Port Elizabeth is at 17:14.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Port Elizabeth and Major Cities
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Best Time to Call Port Elizabeth
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Port Elizabeth:
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 05:48 | 07:20 | 12:17 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:48 | 07:20 | 12:17 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:49 | 07:21 | 12:18 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:49 | 07:21 | 12:18 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 05:49 | 07:21 | 12:18 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:50 | 07:22 | 12:18 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:50 | 07:22 | 12:19 | 14:57 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Port Elizabeth
Sunrise
in Port Elizabeth
↑
7:20 AM
Sunset
in Port Elizabeth
↓
5:14 PM
Day Length
9h 54m
Dawn
in Port Elizabeth
6:52 AM
Dusk
in Port Elizabeth
5:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Port Elizabeth
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 06:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:17
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How Far Is Port Elizabeth From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,997 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Dubai | 7,286 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,734 km | NE (48deg) |
| Singapore | 9,008 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 9,493 km | NNW (345deg) |
| London | 9,830 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Moscow | 10,041 km | N (7deg) |
| Sydney | 10,579 km | SE (137deg) |
Port Elizabeth's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Port Elizabeth and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg N, 154.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Elizabeth
What time is it in Port Elizabeth right now?
The current local time in Port Elizabeth is 02:25 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Port Elizabeth follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Port Elizabeth in?
Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Port Elizabeth local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Port Elizabeth on daylight saving time right now?
No — Port Elizabeth is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Elizabeth today?
Today in Port Elizabeth: sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset is at 17:14, giving 9h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Port Elizabeth tonight?
The moon phase over Port Elizabeth tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Port Elizabeth?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Port Elizabeth, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.