Orkney, South Africa
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Orkney, South Africa is 21:56:00.
Quick Facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 110,052
- Coordinates
- 26.98° S, 26.67° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho +7 more
- Country Area
- 1,219,912 km²
Time Difference Between Orkney and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Orkney
Current weather conditions in Orkney including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
13°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
71%
Wind
5.8 km/h
Visibility
31 km
20°
8°
20°
11°
20°
7°
20°
8°
21°
8°
Cities Near Orkney
- Time in Klerksdorp14 km
- Time in Stilfontein18 km
- Time in Potchefstroom52 km
- Time in Parys78 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Orkney
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Orkney and London
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- Time difference between Orkney and Sydney
- Time difference between Orkney and Dubai
- Time difference between Orkney and Singapore
- Time difference between Orkney and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Orkney and Paris
Map of Orkney
Map showing the location of Orkney at coordinates -26.98023, 26.67272.
About Orkney Time
Orkney is located in Africa, South Africaand follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The city has a population of approximately 110,052 people.
The current local time in Orkney is determined by the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Orkney, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orkney
What time zone is Orkney in?
Orkney is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2) in South Africa.
What is the current UTC offset for Orkney?
Orkney is currently at UTC+2.
Does Orkney observe daylight saving time?
No, Orkney does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Orkney?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Orkney, South Africa, updated every second.