What time zone is Koster in?

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

Current Time in Koster, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa

8:35:41 PM

20:35:41

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Koster does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Koster

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:58 AMSunset6:18 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: North West
District: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
Place type: City or town
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: 23,361
Elevation: Approximately 1,620 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 25° 51' S / 26° 53' E

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Clock changes in Koster

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 40 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:47 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:19 AM – 7:37 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:38 AM (east, 99.8°)
Sunset: 6:18 PM (west, 260.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 40 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:58 AM (72.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:47 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:19 AM – 7:37 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:31 AM (southeast, 120.7°)
Moonset: 10:57 PM (southwest, 238.8°)
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
Thursday, October 15	5:38 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 40 min	1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:37 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 42 min	1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:36 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 43 min	1 min 28 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:35 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 45 min	1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:34 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 46 min	1 min 27 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:33 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 48 min	1 min 28 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:32 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 49 min	1 min 27 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 Koster in?: Koster currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Koster?: No clock changes are scheduled for Koster in the next 12 months
Does Koster observe daylight saving time?: Koster does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Koster right now?: Koster is currently UTC+02:00