What time zone is Nkandla in?

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

Current Time in Nkandla, uThungulu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

11:45:05 AM

11:45:05

Friday, September 25, 2026

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

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Nkandla does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Nkandla

Sunrise5:42 AMSolar noon11:47 AMSunset5:53 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: South Africa
Administrative area: KwaZulu-Natal
District: uThungulu District Municipality
Place type: City or town
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: 4,261
Elevation: Approximately 1,112 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 28° 37' S / 31° 05' E

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Clock changes in Nkandla

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Solar noon: 11:47 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 11 min1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:18 AM – 6:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:50 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 7:12 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination98%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:42 AM (east, 91.4°)
Sunset: 5:53 PM (west, 268.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 11 min1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:47 AM (62.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 6:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:50 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 7:12 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:50 PM (east, 93.0°)
Moonset: 4:45 AM (west, 263.5°)
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
Friday, September 25	5:42 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 11 min	1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:40 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 13 min	1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:39 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 14 min	1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:38 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 16 min	1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:37 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 18 min	1 min 43 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:36 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 19 min	1 min 42 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:34 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 21 min	1 min 42 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 Nkandla in?: Nkandla currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Nkandla?: No clock changes are scheduled for Nkandla in the next 12 months
Does Nkandla observe daylight saving time?: Nkandla does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Nkandla right now?: Nkandla is currently UTC+02:00