Port Elizabeth keeps UTC+2 (SAST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Port Elizabeth and your time
Port Elizabeth at a glance
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Cape |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation now | SAST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 33.96° S, 25.61° E |
Which time zone Port Elizabeth uses
Port Elizabeth follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of South Africa keeps the same time, so Port Elizabeth reads the same clock as Pretoria.
Clock changes in Port Elizabeth, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Port Elizabeth for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Port Elizabeth and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Port Elizabeth: the clock reads 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 |
Because Port Elizabeth keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Port Elizabeth
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
In Port Elizabeth, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 25 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (9 hours 53 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Port Elizabeth
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 14 h 25 min |
Clock time and sun time in Port Elizabeth
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Port Elizabeth: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Port Elizabeth
All the places listed below keep the same time as Port Elizabeth.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motherwell | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Uitenhage | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhisho | 210 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mdantsane | 231 km (143 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| East London | 238 km (148 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Queenstown | 258 km (160 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| George | 291 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Port Elizabeth today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port Elizabeth in?
Port Elizabeth uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Does Port Elizabeth use daylight saving time?
No. Port Elizabeth stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Port Elizabeth and New York?
Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth does not.
Is Port Elizabeth on the same time as Pretoria?
Yes. Port Elizabeth and Pretoria both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Port Elizabeth?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.