Central — Local Time

10:51:10
Thursday, June 4, 2026
SAST (South Africa Standard Time) UTC+2
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
17:15
Day Length
10h 0m
Solar Noon
12:15
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 06:48 · Civil Dusk: 17:43
07:15 17:15
Golden hour · Morning
07:16 AM – 07:53 AM
Golden hour · Evening
04:37 PM – 05:15 PM
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

SAST does not observe daylight saving time

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 84%
Moonrise: 21:55 · Moonset: 10:19
Last Quarter · 4d

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Central, South Africa
33° 58' S, 25° 37' E

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Central?

The current local time in Central, South Africa is displayed above in real-time. Central uses the SAST timezone (UTC+2).

Does Central observe daylight saving time?

No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+2 year-round.

When does the sun rise and set in Central?

Today in Central, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset is at 17:15. The total day length is 10h 0m.

What is the UTC offset for Central?

Central is in the SAST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.