Current time in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Time zone Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg at a glance
- Time zone
- SAST
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Next change
- No DST
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Day length
- 12 h 57 min
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Time zone in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg uses SAST (UTC+2) all year and does not change clocks for daylight saving time.
- IANA time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Standard time
- SAST · UTC+2 · South Africa Standard Time · all year
Time difference with world cities · Pietermaritzburg
Current local times, including each location’s current daylight saving offset.
| Location | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | ☀PDT | −9h |
| Mexico City | ☀CST | −8h |
| Washington D.C. | ☀EDT | −6h |
| London | ☀BST | −1h |
| Abuja | ☀WAT | −1h |
| Dublin | ☀IST | −1h |
| Berlin | ☀CEST | same time |
| Madrid | ☀CEST | same time |
| Rome | ☀CEST | same time |
| Paris | ☀CEST | same time |
| Jerusalem | ☀IDT | +1h |
| Riyadh | ☀AST | +1h |
| Ankara | ☀TRT | +1h |
| Dubai | ☀GST | +2h |
| New Delhi | ☀IST | +3h30m |
| Hanoi | ☀ICT | +5h |
| Bangkok | ☀ICT | +5h |
| Manila | ☀PHT | +6h |
| Beijing | ☀CST | +6h |
| Tokyo | ☀JST | +7h |
| Seoul | ☀KST | +7h |
| Canberra | ☀AEDT | +9h |
| Sydney | ☀AEDT | +9h |
| Wellington | ☀NZDT | +11h |
Sun and Moon in Pietermaritzburg
· SAST — Today in Pietermaritzburg the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 18:12: 12 h 57 min of daylight, 2 min longer than yesterday.
| Civil dawn | |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | |
| Solar noon | |
| Sunset | |
| Civil dusk | |
| Day length | 12 h 57 min · 2 min longer |
| Sun vs clock | sun 16 min ahead |
| Tomorrow ↑ ↓ | 05:14 · 18:13 |
| Moon | Waxing gibbous, 77% lit |
Nearby places and the same time zone
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- KwaDukuza93 km
- Port Shepstone125 km
- Ladysmith132 km
- Kokstad139 km
- Dundee162 km
- Mondlo184 km
- Richards Bay185 km
Quick time conversion Pietermaritzburg ↔ UTC, EST, IST, CET
Each row is a full local hour. Zone columns use their named fixed offsets.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Pietermaritzburg (SAST) | SAST to UTC UTC+0 | SAST to EST UTC-5 | SAST to IST UTC+5:30 | SAST to CET UTC+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM-1 day | 17:005:00 PM-1 day | 03:303:30 AM | 23:0011:00 PM-1 day |
| 02:002:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM-1 day | 05:305:30 AM | 01:001:00 AM |
| 04:004:00 AM | 02:002:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM-1 day | 07:307:30 AM | 03:003:00 AM |
| 06:006:00 AM | 04:004:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM-1 day | 09:309:30 AM | 05:005:00 AM |
| 08:008:00 AM | 06:006:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | 11:3011:30 AM | 07:007:00 AM |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 08:008:00 AM | 03:003:00 AM | 13:301:30 PM | 09:009:00 AM |
| Pietermaritzburg (SAST) | UTC UTC+0 | EST UTC-5 | IST UTC+5:30 | CET UTC+1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:0012:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | 05:005:00 AM | 15:303:30 PM | 11:0011:00 AM |
| 14:002:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | 17:305:30 PM | 13:001:00 PM |
| 16:004:00 PM | 14:002:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | 19:307:30 PM | 15:003:00 PM |
| 18:006:00 PM | 16:004:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | 21:309:30 PM | 17:005:00 PM |
| 20:008:00 PM | 18:006:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM | 23:3011:30 PM | 19:007:00 PM |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 20:008:00 PM | 15:003:00 PM | 01:301:30 AM+1 day | 21:009:00 PM |
The difference can change when daylight saving time starts or ends. · All 24 hours in the converter →
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Pietermaritzburg airport & codes
The main airport codes for Pietermaritzburg are PZB. Distances are measured in a straight line from the city coordinates.
| Airport name | IATA | ICAO | km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | FAPM | 3.6 |
- Calling code
- +27
- ISO country code
- ZA / ZAF
- Currency
- ZAR
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, English, Tswana
Where is Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg is in South Africa at 29°37′00″S 30°23′34″E.
- Coordinates
- 29°37′00″S 30°23′34″E · -29.6168, 30.3928
- Map (Google Maps)
- Google Maps ↗
- Country
- South Africa
- Population
- 839,327
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Pietermaritzburg use?
Pietermaritzburg uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST), with a current offset of UTC+2.
Does Pietermaritzburg observe daylight saving time?
Pietermaritzburg does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on SAST (UTC+2) all year.
What is the time difference between Pietermaritzburg and UTC?
Pietermaritzburg is 2 hours ahead of UTC all year: Pietermaritzburg keeps SAST (UTC+2) with no daylight saving time.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Pietermaritzburg today?
On Oct 21, 2026, the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 18:12 in Pietermaritzburg, giving 12 h 57 min of daylight; solar noon is at 11:44.
What are the main airports for Pietermaritzburg?
The main airports for Pietermaritzburg are PZB (Pietermaritzburg Airport, 3.6 km).