Current Time in Potchefstroom, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 26.72° S, 27.1° E
Elevation: 1,335 m above sea level
Population rank: #47 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: North West
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom gets 10h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset is at 17:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the June solstice to 13h 49m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:31 | 06:56 | 12:11 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:31 | 06:56 | 12:11 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:32 | 06:57 | 12:11 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:32 | 06:57 | 12:11 | 15:06 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:32 | 06:57 | 12:12 | 15:06 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:33 | 06:58 | 12:12 | 15:07 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:33 | 06:58 | 12:12 | 15:07 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
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How Far Is Potchefstroom From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,516 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,092 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,323 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Paris | 8,756 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Singapore | 8,760 km | E (83deg) |
| London | 9,097 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,225 km | N (6deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,829 km | ENE (69deg) |
Potchefstroom's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Potchefstroom and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.7deg N, 152.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potchefstroom
What time is it in Potchefstroom right now?
The current local time in Potchefstroom is 06:46 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Potchefstroom follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Potchefstroom in?
Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
Potchefstroom is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Potchefstroom local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Potchefstroom on daylight saving time right now?
No — Potchefstroom is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Potchefstroom today?
Today in Potchefstroom: sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset is at 17:25, giving 10h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Potchefstroom tonight?
The moon phase over Potchefstroom tonight is Waning Crescent with 21.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Potchefstroom?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Potchefstroom, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.