What time zone is Franklin in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Franklin right now?

Franklin is currently UTC+02:00

Current Time in Franklin, Sisonke District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

7:39:44 PM

19:39:44

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Franklin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Franklin

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon11:56 AMSunset5:55 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: KwaZulu-Natal
District: Sisonke 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: 2,417
Elevation: Approximately 1,522 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 30° 18' S / 29° 27' E

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Clock changes in Franklin

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Solar noon: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 57 min1 min 48 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:34 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:06 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:38 AM – 7:15 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:58 AM (east, 87.8°)
Sunset: 5:55 PM (west, 272.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 57 min1 min 48 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:56 AM (57.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 6:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 7:15 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:28 AM (southeast, 121.2°)
Moonset: No event on this local date
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 17	5:58 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 57 min	1 min 48 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:57 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 58 min	1 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:56 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 00 min	1 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:54 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 02 min	1 min 48 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:53 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 04 min	1 min 49 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:52 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 06 min	1 min 50 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:51 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 08 min	1 min 49 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Africa

Thu, Sep 24, 2026Heritage Day
Wed, Dec 16, 2026Day of Reconciliation
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

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