No DST
1970 - 2030
| Country: | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Republic of South Africa |
| Abbreviations: | ZA, ZAF |
| Capital: | Pretoria |
| Administrative Capital: | Pretoria |
| Judicial Capital: | Bloemfontein |
| Legislative Capital: | Cape Town |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +27 |
Sep 20
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Sep 20, 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, September 20, 1942, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, September 20, 1942, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Sep 20, 1942 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Other years: 2025
Which States use Daylight Saving Time in 1942
Areas in South Africa on standard time all of 1942
DST in Locations in South Africa in 1942 (39 Locations) |
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| Benoni | Sep 20 - No End | Langebaan | Sep 20 - No End | Pretoria | Sep 20 - No End |
| Bloemfontein | Sep 20 - No End | Magaliesburg | Sep 20 - No End | Rustenburg | Sep 20 - No End |
| Cape Town | Sep 20 - No End | Marion Island (Prince Edward Islands) | No DST | Schweizer-Reneke | Sep 20 - No End |
| Carletonville | Sep 20 - No End | Matsulu | Sep 20 - No End | Secunda | Sep 20 - No End |
| Durban | Sep 20 - No End | Meyerton | Sep 20 - No End | Springbok | Sep 20 - No End |
| East London | Sep 20 - No End | Mthatha | Sep 20 - No End | Stellenbosch | Sep 20 - No End |
| Eshowe | Sep 20 - No End | Nelspruit | Sep 20 - No End | Strand | Sep 20 - No End |
| George | Sep 20 - No End | Phuthaditjhaba | Sep 20 - No End | Thabazimbi | Sep 20 - No End |
| Graaff-Reinet | Sep 20 - No End | Pietermaritzburg | Sep 20 - No End | Tzaneen | Sep 20 - No End |
| Grahamstown | Sep 20 - No End | Polokwane | Sep 20 - No End | Upington | Sep 20 - No End |
| Hermanus | Sep 20 - No End | Port Alfred | Sep 20 - No End | Vereeniging | Sep 20 - No End |
| Johannesburg | Sep 20 - No End | Port Elizabeth | Sep 20 - No End | Westonaria | Sep 20 - No End |
| Knysna | Sep 20 - No End | Potchefstroom | Sep 20 - No End | Worcester | Sep 20 - No End |
Daylight Saving Time History in South Africa
- South Africa last observed Daylight Saving Time in 1944.
- South Africa has observed DST for 3 years between 1942 and 1944 (DST in at least one location).
- See Worldwide DST Statistics