What time zone is Marikana in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Marikana right now?

Marikana is currently UTC+02:00

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

12:32:33 AM

00:32:33

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Marikana does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Marikana

Sunrise5:35 AMSolar noon11:55 AMSunset6:16 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: North West
District: Bojanala Platinum 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: 23,389
Elevation: Approximately 1,170 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 25° 41' S / 27° 28' E

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Clock changes in Marikana

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Solar noon: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 6:16 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 42 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:43 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:15 AM – 7:36 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination29%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:35 AM (east, 100.2°)
Sunset: 6:16 PM (west, 259.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 42 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:55 AM (73.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:43 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:15 AM – 7:36 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:20 AM (southeast, 121.2°)
Moonset: 11:45 PM (southwest, 239.3°)
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
Friday, October 16	5:35 AM	6:16 PM	12 hr 42 min	1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	5:34 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 43 min	1 min 27 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:33 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 45 min	1 min 28 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:32 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 46 min	1 min 27 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:31 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 47 min	1 min 27 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:30 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 49 min	1 min 27 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:29 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 50 min	1 min 26 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 Marikana in?: Marikana currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Marikana?: No clock changes are scheduled for Marikana in the next 12 months
Does Marikana observe daylight saving time?: Marikana does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Marikana right now?: Marikana is currently UTC+02:00