Pretoria
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About Pretoria
Pretoria is the executive capital of South Africa and the seat of its executive branch of government. All foreign embassies are in the city. It straddles the Apies River and reaches west into the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains. Research institutions based there include the University of Pretoria, the University of South Africa, the Tshwane University of Technology and the CSIR. Pretoria was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Pretoria stays on UTC+2 throughout the year and does not change its clocks. Compared with New York, Pretoria is 7 hours ahead in January and 6 hours ahead in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which time zone is Pretoria in?+
Pretoria is on UTC+2 and the clocks do not change in summer. January and July show the same offset.
What is the time difference between Pretoria and New York?+
Pretoria is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July. New York shifts to UTC-4 in summer, which closes the gap by an hour.
What is Pretoria's role in South Africa's government?+
Pretoria is the executive capital of South Africa. It is the seat of the executive branch of government and hosts all foreign embassies to the country.
Which river and mountains are near Pretoria?+
Pretoria straddles the Apies River and extends west into the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains, so the city sits between a river valley and a ridge.
Which universities are in Pretoria?+
Pretoria is home to the Tshwane University of Technology, the University of Pretoria and the University of South Africa (UNISA). It has a reputation as an academic city and a centre of research.