Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Kariega, formerly named Uitenhage, lies inland from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is an industrial town built around a major motor assembly plant, in the Sundays River valley.
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Kariega, Eastern Cape, South Africa uses Africa/Johannesburg, currently SAST (UTC+02:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kariega is a city in South Africa, home to around 291,100 people. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
🇿🇦 South Africa
Population
291,052
Calling code
+27
Currency
ZAR
Kariega vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 05:28 / 18:37
- Day length
- 13h 9m
Kariega, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The town is industrial rather than a destination, though its railway museum and Victorian buildings reflect its older history. Addo Elephant National Park lies nearby and is one of South Africa's most accessible reserves, malaria-free and holding all of the big game, and the Sundays River citrus valley is around it.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 18:37
- Daylight
- 13h 9m
Getting around
Transit notes
A car is the practical choice, and the coastal city of Gqeberha is around half an hour away. Addo is a straightforward drive from the town.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
The Eastern Cape has a mild climate year-round with rain spread through the seasons. The drier winter months are generally better for game viewing at Addo.
Currency & language
🇿🇦 ZAR
South Africa uses the ZAR, calling code +27.
South Africa uses the rand, and English is widely spoken alongside Afrikaans and Xhosa. Card payment is very widely accepted, and local guidance on driving is worth following.
Common questions
What time zone is Kariega in?
Kariega uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently SAST (UTC+02:00).
Does Kariega observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Kariega in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Kariega?
Kariega is 2 hours ahead of UTC, 6 hours ahead of New York City, 1 hour ahead of London and 7 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .