Bloemfontein keeps UTC+2 (SAST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bloemfontein and your time
Bloemfontein at a glance
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Free State |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation now | SAST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 29.12° S, 26.21° E |
Bloemfontein time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bloemfontein is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Johannesburg rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of South Africa keeps the same time, so Bloemfontein reads the same clock as Pretoria.
Clock changes in Bloemfontein, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bloemfontein for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bloemfontein and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bloemfontein is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Bloemfontein never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bloemfontein
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In Bloemfontein, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 1 minute) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 17 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Bloemfontein
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 1 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bloemfontein
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bloemfontein: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bloemfontein
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bloemfontein.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maseru (Lesotho) | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Virginia | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Welkom | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kimberley | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kroonstad | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orkney | 242 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Klerksdorp | 256 km (159 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Bloemfontein today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bloemfontein in?
Bloemfontein uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Does Bloemfontein use daylight saving time?
No. Bloemfontein stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bloemfontein and New York?
Bloemfontein is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bloemfontein does not.
Is Bloemfontein on the same time as Pretoria?
Yes. Bloemfontein and Pretoria both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bloemfontein?
About 14 hours 1 minute, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.