Current Time in Western Areas, West Rand District Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

10:31:11 PM

22:31:11

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Western Areas does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Western Areas

Sunrise5:34 AMSolar noon11:55 AMSunset6:15 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Western Areas in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
South Africa
Administrative area
Gauteng
District
West Rand 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
2,270
Elevation
Approximately 1,649 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
26° 21' S / 27° 41' E
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Clock changes in Western Areas

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 41 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 41 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(72.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 41 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 43 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 44 min1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 46 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 47 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 49 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 50 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Western Areas

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Plan around Western Areas

Upcoming national public holidays in South Africa

  1. Day of Reconciliation
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Day of Goodwill

Nearby places

WestonariaWest Rand District Municipality6 kmNWSowetoCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality18 kmNERandfonteinWest Rand District Municipality18 kmNFochvilleNorth West26 kmSWRoodepoortCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality27 kmNECarletonvilleWest Rand District Municipality30 kmWKrugersdorpWest Rand District Municipality30 kmNJohannesburgCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality38 kmNERandburgCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality41 kmNEVereenigingSedibeng District Municipality42 kmSEVanderbijlparkSedibeng District Municipality42 kmSAlbertonEkurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality43 kmE
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Frequently asked questions

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