What time zone is Graaff-Reinet in?

Graaff-Reinet currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.

What is the UTC offset in Graaff-Reinet right now?

Graaff-Reinet is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa

2:17:57 PM

14:17:57

Friday, September 25, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Graaff-Reinet does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Graaff-Reinet

Sunrise6:07 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset6:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: Eastern Cape
District: Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Place type: City or town
Country currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Practical

Languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Dialing code: +27
Population: 62,896
Elevation: Approximately 756 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 32° 15' S / 24° 31' E

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Clock changes in Graaff-Reinet

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 12 min1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:43 AM – 6:44 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 7:13 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:45 AM – 7:42 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:07 AM (east, 91.5°)
Sunset: 6:19 PM (west, 268.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 12 min1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (58.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:43 AM – 6:44 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 7:13 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:45 AM – 7:42 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:16 PM (east, 93.0°)
Moonset: 5:14 AM (west, 263.4°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	6:07 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 12 min	1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:06 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 14 min	1 min 59 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:05 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 16 min	1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:03 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 18 min	1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	6:02 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 20 min	1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	6:01 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 22 min	1 min 59 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:59 AM	6:23 PM	12 hr 24 min	1 min 58 sec longer than the previous day

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Time context

Graaff-Reinet follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Johannesburg

Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (SAST)

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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

Nearby scheduled airports for Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Chief Dawid Stuurman International AirportPLZLarge airport · Serves Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)218 km south-southeast

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About 218 km (136 mi) south-southeast of Graaff-Reinet

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Graaff-Reinet in?: Graaff-Reinet currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Graaff-Reinet?: No clock changes are scheduled for Graaff-Reinet in the next 12 months
Does Graaff-Reinet observe daylight saving time?: Graaff-Reinet does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Graaff-Reinet right now?: Graaff-Reinet is currently UTC+02:00