Time Now in Centurion, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 25.86° S, 28.19° E
Elevation: 1,432 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Gauteng
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Centurion keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Centurion lies high in the uplands, around 1432 m above sea level. Centurion is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6380 km off. Centurion is a significant city in South Africa, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Centurion
Daylight Hours in Centurion
Centurion gets 11h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Centurion is at 06:15 and sunset in Centurion is at 17:56.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 31m near the June solstice to 13h 45m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Centurion and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Centurion's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5 Sep ● | 04:57 | 06:15 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:56 | 06:14 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:55 | 06:13 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:54 | 06:12 | 12:05 | 15:26 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:52 | 06:11 | 12:04 | 15:26 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:51 | 06:10 | 12:04 | 15:26 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:50 | 06:09 | 12:04 | 15:26 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Centurion
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
37.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:34
Next Moonset
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Today, 11:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Centurion
How Far Is Centurion From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,380 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,947 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,453 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,640 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,696 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,037 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,119 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,692 km | ENE (68deg) |
Centurion's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Centurion and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.9deg N, 151.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Centurion
What time is it in Centurion right now?
The current local time in Centurion is 11:43 on Saturday, September 05, 2026. Centurion follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Centurion in?
Centurion uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Centurion?
Is Centurion on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Centurion as of September 05, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Centurion tonight?
The moon phase over Centurion tonight is Waning Crescent with 37.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Centurion?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Centurion, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.