Current Time in Welkom, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 27.98° S, 26.74° E
Elevation: 1,376 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Free State
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
The time now in Welkom, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Welkom currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Welkom sits in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Welkom sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Welkom lies high in the uplands, around 1376 m above sea level. Welkom is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6655 km off. Welkom is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Welkom at 05:31 and sets at 18:24, giving 12h 53m of daylight today.
Welkom Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Welkom
Welkom gets 12h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Welkom is at 05:31 and sunset in Welkom is at 18:24.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the June solstice to 13h 55m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Welkom and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Welkom's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Welkom.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Oct ● | 04:06 | 05:31 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:05 | 05:30 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:04 | 05:29 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:03 | 05:28 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:02 | 05:27 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:01 | 05:26 | 11:57 | 15:30 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:00 | 05:25 | 11:56 | 15:30 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Welkom
Sunrise
in Welkom
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Welkom
↓
6:24 PM
Day Length
12h 53m
Dawn
in Welkom
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Welkom
6:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Welkom
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
72.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:57
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in Welkom
How Far Is Welkom From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,655 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,211 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,252 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,813 km | E (83deg) |
| Paris | 8,881 km | NNW (344deg) |
| London | 9,221 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Moscow | 9,368 km | N (6deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,912 km | ENE (69deg) |
Welkom's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Welkom and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.0deg N, 153.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Welkom
What time is it in Welkom right now?
The current local time in Welkom is 02:47 on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Welkom follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Welkom in?
Welkom 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 Welkom?
Is Welkom on daylight saving time right now?
No — Welkom is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Welkom today?
Welkom sees sunrise at 05:31 and sunset at 18:24 today, giving 12h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Welkom tonight?
Tonight the moon over Welkom is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 72.2%.
What is solar time in Welkom?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Welkom, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.