Local Time in Fort Beaufort, South Africa
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- Africa/Johannesburg
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- South Africa
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- Africa
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Fort Beaufort, officially renamed KwaMaqoma in March 2023, is a town in the Amatole District of South Africa's Eastern Cape Province, and had a population of 25,668 in 2011. The town was established in 1837 and became a municipality in 1883. The town lies at the confluence of the Kat River and Brak River between the Keiskamma and Great Fish Rivers. KwaMaqoma serves as a mini-'dormitory' for academic staff and students of Fort Hare University, based in the nearby town of Alice, and is also close to Sulphur Springs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Fort Beaufort right now?
- The current time in Fort Beaufort, South Africa is 08:24:14 AM (SAST), which is UTC+2.
- What time zone is Fort Beaufort in?
- Fort Beaufort uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated SAST, UTC+2.
- Does Fort Beaufort observe daylight saving time?
- No. Fort Beaufort does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+2 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Fort Beaufort?
- Fort Beaufort is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).