What time zone is Colenso in?

Colenso uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does Colenso observe daylight saving time?

No. Colenso uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Colenso, uThukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

1:45:32 PM

13:45:32

Saturday, October 17, 2026

SAST (South Africa Standard Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Colenso does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Colenso

Sunrise5:22 AMSolar noon11:46 AMSunset6:10 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: KwaZulu-Natal
District: uThukela District Municipality
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Practical

Country languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Dialing code: +27
Population: 7,653
Elevation: Approximately 966 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 28° 44' S / 29° 49' E

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Clock changes in Colenso

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Solar noon: 11:46 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 48 min1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:57 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:29 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:00 AM – 7:32 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination38%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:22 AM (east, 101.0°)
Sunset: 6:10 PM (west, 258.8°)
Day length: 12 hr 48 min1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:46 AM (70.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:57 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:29 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:00 AM – 7:32 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:55 AM (southeast, 121.0°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 17	5:22 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 48 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:21 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 50 min	1 min 40 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:20 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 52 min	1 min 39 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:19 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 53 min	1 min 39 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:18 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 55 min	1 min 39 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:17 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 57 min	1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:16 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 58 min	1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Africa

Wed, Dec 16, 2026Day of Reconciliation
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Day of Goodwill

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Colenso in?: Colenso uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Colenso?: No clock changes are scheduled for Colenso in the next 12 months
Does Colenso observe daylight saving time?: No. Colenso uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Colenso?: Colenso is UTC+2 all year