What time zone is Dalton in?

Dalton uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does Dalton observe daylight saving time?

No. Dalton uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.

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

9:32:50 AM

09:32:50

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Dalton does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dalton

Sunrise5:08 AMSolar noon11:41 AMSunset6:14 PM

Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Dalton 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

Country languages: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Dialing code: +27
Population: 1,788
Elevation: Approximately 1,051 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 20' S / 30° 37' E

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Clock changes in Dalton

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:08 AM
Solar noon: 11:41 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 06 min1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:43 AM – 6:39 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:14 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 3:43 AM – 7:39 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:08 AM (east, 105.1°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 254.7°)
Day length: 13 hr 06 min1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:41 AM (73.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:43 AM – 6:39 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:14 AM – 7:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 3:43 AM – 7:39 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:00 PM (northeast, 62.0°)
Moonset: 5:34 AM (northwest, 295.1°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	5:08 AM	6:14 PM	13 hr 06 min	1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:07 AM	6:15 PM	13 hr 08 min	1 min 38 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:06 AM	6:16 PM	13 hr 10 min	1 min 37 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:05 AM	6:16 PM	13 hr 11 min	1 min 36 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:04 AM	6:17 PM	13 hr 13 min	1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:04 AM	6:18 PM	13 hr 14 min	1 min 35 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:03 AM	6:19 PM	13 hr 16 min	1 min 34 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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dalton in?: Dalton uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Dalton?: No clock changes are scheduled for Dalton in the next 12 months
Does Dalton observe daylight saving time?: No. Dalton uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Dalton?: Dalton is UTC+2 all year