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

8:46:45 PM

20:46:45

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

Sunrise5:55 AMSolar noon12:00 PMSunset6:06 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

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 10 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 10 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(64.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 10 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 12 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 13 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 15 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 16 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 18 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 19 min1 min 33 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

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