Current Local Time in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa (GMT+2)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Port Elizabeth is located in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone in South Africa.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Africa/JohannesburgData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Oceanic with warm summers (20-26°C) and mild winters (12-20°C). Rainfall year-round, sunny climate.
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📍About Port Elizabeth Time Zone
Port Elizabeth is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). Port Elizabeth does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round.
Port Elizabeth Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Port Elizabeth Time
- Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: South Africa
- Coordinates: -33.96, 25.60
- Calling Code: +27 41
🌐Time Difference from Port Elizabeth
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 12:11 PM | -6h | |
| 🌆London | 5:11 PM | -1h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 1:11 AM | +7h | |
| 🌆Paris | 6:11 PM | Same | |
| 🌆Dubai | 8:11 PM | +2h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 12:11 AM | +6h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 12:11 AM | +6h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 12:11 AM | +6h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Port Elizabeth is in the Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Port Elizabeth is located in South Africa.
Port Elizabeth is in the Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.
No, Port Elizabeth does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+2 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Port Elizabeth is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Port Elizabeth. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Port Elizabeth is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Port Elizabeth. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Port Elizabeth is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Johannesburg). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Port Elizabeth and your location.
Standard business hours in Port Elizabeth are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Johannesburg. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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