What time zone is Franklin in?

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

Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Franklin, Sisonke 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

Franklin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Franklin

Sunrise5:22 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset6:13 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: KwaZulu-Natal
District: Sisonke 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: 2,417
Elevation: Approximately 1,522 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 30° 18' S / 29° 27' E

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Clock changes in Franklin

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Solar noon: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 51 min1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:57 AM – 6:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:28 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:58 AM – 7:37 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination38%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:22 AM (east, 101.2°)
Sunset: 6:13 PM (west, 258.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 51 min1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:47 AM (69.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:57 AM – 6:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:58 AM – 7:37 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:52 AM (southeast, 121.5°)
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	6:13 PM	12 hr 51 min	1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:21 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 53 min	1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:20 AM	6:14 PM	12 hr 55 min	1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:19 AM	6:15 PM	12 hr 56 min	1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:17 AM	6:16 PM	12 hr 58 min	1 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:16 AM	6:16 PM	13 hr 00 min	1 min 45 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:15 AM	6:17 PM	13 hr 02 min	1 min 44 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 Franklin in?: Franklin uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Franklin?: No clock changes are scheduled for Franklin in the next 12 months
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?: No. Franklin uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Franklin?: Franklin is UTC+2 all year