What time zone is Ashburton in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Ashburton right now?

Ashburton is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Ashburton, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

7:24:49 AM

07:24:49

Saturday, September 26, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Ashburton does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ashburton

Sunrise5:43 AMSolar noon11:49 AMSunset5:56 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Ashburton in the next 12 monthsView schedule Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: KwaZulu-Natal
District: uMgungundlovu 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: 2,659
Elevation: Approximately 716 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 39' S / 30° 27' E

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Clock changes in Ashburton

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Solar noon: 11:49 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 13 min1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:19 AM – 6:20 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:51 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 7:16 PM

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:43 AM (east, 91.9°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 267.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 13 min1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:49 AM (61.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 6:20 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 7:16 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:52 PM (east, 85.5°)
Moonset: 5:18 AM (west, 270.7°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 26	5:43 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 13 min	1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:41 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 15 min	1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:40 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 17 min	1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:39 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 19 min	1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:38 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 20 min	1 min 47 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:37 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 22 min	1 min 46 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 2	5:35 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 24 min	1 min 47 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

Frequently asked questions

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