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
Daylight Hours in Welkom
Welkom gets 10h 24m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 17:24.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the June solstice to 13h 55m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 05:33 | 06:59 | 12:12 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:34 | 06:59 | 12:12 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:34 | 07:00 | 12:12 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:34 | 07:00 | 12:12 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:35 | 07:01 | 12:12 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:35 | 07:01 | 12:13 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:35 | 07:01 | 12:13 | 15:05 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Welkom
Sunrise
in Welkom
↑
6:59 AM
Sunset
in Welkom
↓
5:24 PM
Day Length
10h 24m
Dawn
in Welkom
6:33 AM
Dusk
in Welkom
5:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Welkom
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:41
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:24
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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 10:11 on Monday, June 08, 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 June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Welkom today?
Today in Welkom: sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset is at 17:24, giving 10h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Welkom tonight?
The moon phase over Welkom tonight is Last Quarter with 50.9% illumination.
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.