What time zone is Kathu in?

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

Does Kathu observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Kathu, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

10:19:38 AM

10:19:38

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Kathu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Kathu

Sunrise5:40 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset6:42 PM

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

Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: Northern Cape
District: John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
Place type: City or town
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: 9,219
Elevation: Approximately 1,233 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 27° 41' S / 23° 02' E

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Clock changes in Kathu

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Solar noon: 12:11 PM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight duration: 13 hr 02 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:16 AM – 7:07 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:47 AM – 7:36 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:17 AM – 8:06 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:40 AM (east, 104.9°)
Sunset: 6:42 PM (west, 254.9°)
Day length: 13 hr 02 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:11 PM (75.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 7:07 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:47 AM – 7:36 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:17 AM – 8:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:28 PM (northeast, 62.4°)
Moonset: 6:09 AM (northwest, 294.8°)
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	5:40 AM	6:42 PM	13 hr 02 min	1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:39 AM	6:43 PM	13 hr 04 min	1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:39 AM	6:44 PM	13 hr 05 min	1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:38 AM	6:45 PM	13 hr 07 min	1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:37 AM	6:45 PM	13 hr 08 min	1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:36 AM	6:46 PM	13 hr 10 min	1 min 28 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:36 AM	6:47 PM	13 hr 11 min	1 min 28 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 Kathu in?: Kathu uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Kathu?: No clock changes are scheduled for Kathu in the next 12 months
Does Kathu observe daylight saving time?: No. Kathu uses SAST (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Kathu?: Kathu is UTC+2 all year