Current local time in Bloemfontein, South Africa

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

About Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 463,064.

Country:South Africa
State / region:Free State
Coordinates:29°07′S / 26°13′E
Population:463,064
Currency:South African rand (ZAR)
Languages:Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Country calling code:+27

Time zone in Bloemfontein

IANA time zone:Africa/Johannesburg
Time zone name:South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+02:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Bloemfontein does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Bloemfontein today

Sunrise:05:31
Sunset:18:28
Solar noon:11:59
Day length:12h 56m
Civil twilight:05:07 – 18:52

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (SAST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Bloemfontein

  • London+1 hBloemfontein is 1 hour ahead of London
  • New York+6 hBloemfontein is 6 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+1 hBloemfontein is 1 hour ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Bloemfontein time

What time zone is Bloemfontein in?
Bloemfontein uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Bloemfontein observe daylight saving time?
Bloemfontein does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Bloemfontein and London?
Right now Bloemfontein is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Bloemfontein and New York?
Right now Bloemfontein is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.