Current Time in Worcester
About Worcester
Worcester is located in South Africa, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 127,597. It runs on Africa/Johannesburg time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Worcester does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySouth Africa
- Population127,597
- Latitude-33.6465°
- Longitude19.4485°
- Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Worcester Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Worcester's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Worcester
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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South Africa National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Freedom Day | Mon, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Tue, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Sun, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Thu, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Sun, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Family Day | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Freedom Day | Tue, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Wed, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Mon, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Fri, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Thu, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Tue, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Freedom Day | Thu, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Fri, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Wed, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Sun, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Sat, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Wed, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Freedom Day | Fri, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Sat, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Thu, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Mon, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Sun, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Thu, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Freedom Day | Sat, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Sun, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Fri, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Tue, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Mon, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
Worcester does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Worcester
What time zone is Worcester in?
Worcester, South Africa uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. It is currently on SAST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Worcester observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Worcester does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Worcester today?
The sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 6:52 PM in Worcester today, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Worcester and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Worcester right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Worcester?
Worcester is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.