Perseid Meteor Shower in Welkom
South Africa — August 12, 2026
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Welkom
03:11:50
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
01:11:50
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:11:50
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.
Welkom Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 431,944
- Coordinates
- -27.9774, 26.7351
Sun Times Today in Welkom
Sunrise
07:05
Solar Noon
12:17
Sunset
17:29
Golden Hour
16:54
Daylight
10h 24m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Welkom
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:41 |
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Dhuhr | 12:17 |
| Asr | 15:10 |
| Maghrib | 17:29 |
| Isha | 18:48 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
23.4°C
Low
7.8°C
Condition
Clear
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Perseid Meteor Shower in Welkom?
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Welkom falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- What timezone is Welkom in?
- Welkom is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.