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
The time now in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Port Elizabeth currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Port Elizabeth sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 61 m. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 6997 km away. A major centre in South Africa, Port Elizabeth keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Port Elizabeth gets 13h 24m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:19 and sunset at 18:43.
Port Elizabeth Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth gets 13h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Port Elizabeth is at 05:19 and sunset in Port Elizabeth is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Port Elizabeth's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 03:45 | 05:19 | 12:01 | 15:42 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 03:44 | 05:18 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 03:42 | 05:17 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 03:41 | 05:16 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 03:40 | 05:15 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 03:39 | 05:14 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 03:37 | 05:13 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Port Elizabeth
Sunrise
in Port Elizabeth
↑
5:19 AM
Sunset
in Port Elizabeth
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
13h 24m
Dawn
in Port Elizabeth
4:52 AM
Dusk
in Port Elizabeth
7:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Port Elizabeth
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
76.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 09:40
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Distances & Clock Changes in Port Elizabeth
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 13:32 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Port Elizabeth follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Port Elizabeth in?
Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is UTC+02:00 right now. 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. As of October 30, 2026, Port Elizabeth is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Elizabeth today?
Port Elizabeth sees sunrise at 05:19 and sunset at 18:43 today, giving 13h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Port Elizabeth tonight?
Tonight the moon over Port Elizabeth is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 76.0%.
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.