Current Time in South Africa
South Africa uses South Africa Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
South Africa time zone
South Africa Standard Time
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
--:--UTC+2- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town
IANA time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Major cities in South Africa
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa to New York | -6 hours | |
| South Africa to London | -1 hour | |
| South Africa to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| South Africa to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| South Africa to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in South Africa: FAQs
What time zone is South Africa in?
South Africa uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year.
Does South Africa observe daylight saving time?
No. South Africa does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between South Africa and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind South Africa. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Pretoria, the capital?
Pretoria is on South Africa Standard Time, currently SAST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Pretoria page.