Current Time in Retreat, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 34.06° S, 18.48° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #142 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Western Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in Retreat, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Retreat currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Retreat sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 8 m, Retreat is practically at sea level. Retreat is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 6348 km off. Modest in size, Retreat still needs an exact local time for planning across borders.
The sun rises over Retreat at 06:04 and sets at 18:59, giving 12h 54m of daylight today.
Retreat Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Retreat
Retreat gets 12h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Retreat is at 06:04 and sunset in Retreat is at 18:59.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Retreat and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Retreat right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in South Africa
Cities Sharing Retreat's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Retreat.
Weather in Retreat
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Retreat
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:35 | 06:04 | 12:31 | 16:09 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:33 | 06:03 | 12:31 | 16:09 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:32 | 06:02 | 12:31 | 16:09 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:30 | 06:01 | 12:31 | 16:09 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:29 | 05:59 | 12:31 | 16:09 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:27 | 05:58 | 12:30 | 16:09 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:26 | 05:57 | 12:30 | 16:10 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
14-day Forecast for Retreat
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Retreat
Sunrise
in Retreat
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Retreat
↓
6:59 PM
Day Length
12h 54m
Dawn
in Retreat
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Retreat
7:25 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Retreat
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:56
Distances & Clock Changes in Retreat
How Far Is Retreat From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,348 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 7,649 km | NE (36deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,247 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 9,357 km | N (349deg) |
| Singapore | 9,663 km | E (86deg) |
| London | 9,687 km | NNW (349deg) |
| Moscow | 10,151 km | N (11deg) |
| Sydney | 10,997 km | SE (142deg) |
Retreat's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Retreat and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.1deg N, 161.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Retreat
What time is it in Retreat right now?
The current local time in Retreat is 21:41 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Retreat follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Retreat in?
Retreat 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 Retreat?
Is Retreat on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Retreat as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Retreat today?
Today in Retreat: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 18:59, giving 12h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Retreat tonight?
Over Retreat tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 24.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Retreat?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Retreat, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.