Perseid Meteor Shower in Potchefstroom
South Africa — August 12, 2026
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Potchefstroom
03:28:53
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
01:28:53
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:28:53
UTC+3
About Perseid Meteor Shower
One of the best annual meteor showers, peaking around August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Potchefstroom Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 178,285
- Coordinates
- -26.7167, 27.1
Sun Times Today in Potchefstroom
Sunrise
07:00
Solar Noon
12:15
Sunset
17:29
Golden Hour
16:54
Daylight
10h 28m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Potchefstroom
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:38 |
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Dhuhr | 12:15 |
| Asr | 15:10 |
| Maghrib | 17:29 |
| Isha | 18:47 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
24.4°C
Low
8.8°C
Condition
Clear
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Perseid Meteor Shower in Potchefstroom?
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Potchefstroom falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- What timezone is Potchefstroom in?
- Potchefstroom is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.