What time zone is Maclear in?

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

Current Time in Maclear, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa

2:27:11 AM

02:27:11

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Maclear does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Maclear

Sunrise5:28 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset6:17 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Maclear in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: Eastern Cape
District: Joe Gqabi 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: 12,604
Elevation: Approximately 1,262 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 04' S / 28° 21' E

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Clock changes in Maclear

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 49 min1 min 51 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:03 AM – 6:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:34 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:04 AM – 7:41 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:28 AM (east, 100.4°)
Sunset: 6:17 PM (west, 259.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 49 min1 min 51 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (67.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 6:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:04 AM – 7:41 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:10 AM (southeast, 122.4°)
Moonset: 11:06 PM (southwest, 237.0°)
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	5:28 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 49 min	1 min 51 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 16	5:27 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 51 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:25 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 53 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:24 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 54 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:23 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 56 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:22 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 58 min	1 min 48 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:21 AM	6:21 PM	13 hr 00 min	1 min 49 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

Frequently asked questions

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