Pietermaritzburg in numbers
- Coordinates
- -29.6168, 30.3928
- Population
- 839 327
- Region
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Country
- South Africa, Africa
- Capital
- Cape Town — 1212 km away
The clock above gives the current local time in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, while this page also presents local sunrise, sunset, and weather information.
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
UTC+2 · Africa/Johannesburg
Local time in Pietermaritzburg
UTC+2 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 4:59 AM Solar noon 11:44 AM Sunset 6:28 PM Daylight 13 h 29 min Night 10 h 31 min Civil twilight 4:34 AM – 6:53 PM
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Sunrise and sunset offer natural reference points for the city’s day. Their times can help with an early departure, an evening return, outdoor work, sightseeing, or choosing when enough natural light is likely to be available.
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Weather and daylight should be considered together. Rain near sunset may reduce visibility sooner than expected, while clear daytime conditions can bring stronger direct sunshine. Select clothing and equipment for the activity’s duration rather than for the brief moment when you step outside.
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For an important outdoor commitment, agree beforehand on what conditions would trigger a delay, relocation, or cancellation. That decision is easier in advance than while everyone is already travelling.