Time Now in Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 25.75° S, 28.23° E
Elevation: 1,332 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Gauteng
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Pretoria 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 Pretoria, South Africa, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Pretoria
Daylight Hours in Pretoria
Pretoria gets 10h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pretoria is at 06:54 and sunset in Pretoria is at 17:29.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 31m near the June solstice to 13h 45m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Pretoria and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Pretoria
What is the current local time in Pretoria?
The live local time in Pretoria is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Pretoria currently observes SAST, with a standard offset of UTC+02:00.
What time zone is Pretoria in?
Pretoria uses the SAST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+02:00.
Does Pretoria observe daylight saving time?
No. Pretoria stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Pretoria's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pretoria.
Weather in Pretoria
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Prayer Times in Pretoria
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 05:30 | 06:54 | 12:11 | 15:10 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 05:30 | 06:54 | 12:12 | 15:10 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 05:30 | 06:54 | 12:12 | 15:10 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 05:30 | 06:53 | 12:12 | 15:11 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 05:30 | 06:53 | 12:12 | 15:11 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 05:30 | 06:53 | 12:12 | 15:11 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 05:29 | 06:53 | 12:12 | 15:12 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
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14-day Forecast for Pretoria
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pretoria
Sunrise
in Pretoria
↑
6:54 AM
Sunset
in Pretoria
↓
5:29 PM
Day Length
10h 35m
Dawn
in Pretoria
6:28 AM
Dusk
in Pretoria
5:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Pretoria
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
56.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Pretoria
How Far Is Pretoria From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,367 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,936 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,461 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,635 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,686 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,027 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,107 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,684 km | ENE (68deg) |
Pretoria's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pretoria and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.8deg N, 151.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pretoria
What time is it in Pretoria right now?
The current local time in Pretoria is 08:04 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Pretoria follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Pretoria in?
Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
Is Pretoria on daylight saving time right now?
No — Pretoria is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pretoria today?
Today in Pretoria: sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset is at 17:29, giving 10h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pretoria tonight?
The moon phase over Pretoria tonight is Last Quarter with 56.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Pretoria?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pretoria, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.