Current local time in Heidelberg, South Africa

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

About Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 64,199.

Country:South Africa
State / region:Gauteng
Coordinates:26°30′S / 28°22′E
Population:64,199
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 Heidelberg

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

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

Sunrise and sunset in Heidelberg today

Sunrise:05:23
Sunset:18:18
Solar noon:11:50
Day length:12h 54m
Civil twilight:04:59 – 18:41

Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (SAST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Heidelberg

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

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Frequently asked questions about Heidelberg time

What time zone is Heidelberg in?
Heidelberg uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Heidelberg observe daylight saving time?
Heidelberg does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Heidelberg and London?
Right now Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and New York?
Right now Heidelberg 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.