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Current local time in Orkney, South Africa

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

About Orkney

Orkney, North West, South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 145,801.

Country:South Africa
State / region:North West
Coordinates:26°59′S / 26°40′E
Population:145,801
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 Orkney

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

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

Sunrise and sunset in Orkney today

Sunrise:05:30
Sunset:18:24
Solar noon:11:57
Day length:12h 53m
Civil twilight:05:07 – 18:48

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (SAST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Orkney

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

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Frequently asked questions about Orkney time

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