Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 16:54:22.
Quick Facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 839,327
- Coordinates
- 29.62° S, 30.39° 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg
Current weather conditions in Pietermaritzburg including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
19°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
70%
Wind
8.6 km/h
Visibility
29 km
23°
10°
24°
9°
22°
10°
21°
10°
23°
10°
Cities Near Pietermaritzburg
- Time in Mpumalanga32 km
- Time in Pinetown53 km
- Time in Ntuzuma55 km
- Time in Durban67 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Pietermaritzburg
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and London
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Tokyo
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Sydney
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Dubai
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Singapore
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Paris
Map of Pietermaritzburg
Map showing the location of Pietermaritzburg at coordinates -29.61679, 30.39278.
About Pietermaritzburg Time
Pietermaritzburg is located in Africa, South Africaand follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The city has a population of approximately 839,327 people.
The current local time in Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg, 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 Pietermaritzburg
What time zone is Pietermaritzburg in?
Pietermaritzburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2) in South Africa.
What is the current UTC offset for Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg is currently at UTC+2.
Does Pietermaritzburg observe daylight saving time?
No, Pietermaritzburg does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Pietermaritzburg?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, updated every second.