Winter Solstice in Pietermaritzburg
South Africa — December 21, 2026
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Pietermaritzburg
16:43:37
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
14:43:37
Etc/UTC
Mecca
17:43:37
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Pietermaritzburg Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 839,327
- Coordinates
- -29.6168, 30.3928
Sun Times Today in Pietermaritzburg
Sunrise
06:19
Solar Noon
11:57
Sunset
17:35
Golden Hour
17:03
Daylight
11h 16m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Pietermaritzburg
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:59 |
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Dhuhr | 11:57 |
| Asr | 15:10 |
| Maghrib | 17:35 |
| Isha | 18:51 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Pietermaritzburg?
- Winter Solstice in Pietermaritzburg falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Pietermaritzburg in?
- Pietermaritzburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.