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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +02:00 (SAST) |
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What time is it in Orkney?
The current time in Orkney is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Orkney is in South Africa, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Orkney does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +2:00.
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Orkney.
Time zone and clock changes in Orkney
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +2:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Orkney
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Orkney at 05:32 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
More about Orkney
See the location and GPS coordinates of Orkney, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Orkney and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Orkney
What time is it in Orkney right now?
The current time in Orkney is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What is the time difference between Orkney and London?
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Orkney.
Does Orkney observe daylight saving time?
Orkney does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +2:00.
What time is sunrise today in Orkney?
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Orkney at 05:32 and sets at 18:23 (local time), giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
