Geographic position of Grootfontein
Grootfontein is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.5733° S, 18.1003° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,179 km (1,354 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 12,198 km (7,579 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,840 km (4,872 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,898 km (1,179 mi) east
Grootfontein lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Grootfontein
With a population of 24,099, Grootfontein ranks as the 11th most populous city in Namibia, out of 19 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Grootfontein
Rundu Airport (NDU / FYRU) is a regional airport located about 248 km (154 mi) from Grootfontein.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:27.
Daylight saving time in Grootfontein
Grootfontein uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Windhoek. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CAT.
Grootfontein does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Grootfontein
Business hours in Grootfontein (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Grootfontein
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Grootfontein in?
Grootfontein follows the Africa/Windhoek time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Grootfontein at UTC+2.
What time is it in Grootfontein right now?
The current local time in Grootfontein is 19:22:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Grootfontein observe daylight saving time?
No. Grootfontein is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Grootfontein?
Grootfontein is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Grootfontein?
Rundu Airport (NDU) is the nearest airport to Grootfontein, located about 248 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:27.
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