Current Time in Durban, South Africa
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
Durban time zone
Time Zone
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
IANA: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
29.86° S, 31.03° E
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Durban to New York | -6 hours | |
| Durban to London | -1 hour | |
| Durban to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Durban to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Durban to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Durban. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Durban
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban is on South Africa Standard Time (IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg), which is SAST (UTC+2) all year.
Does Durban observe daylight saving time?
No. Durban does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Durban and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Durban. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:50 PM local time, giving 12 hours 1 minute of daylight.
Is all of South Africa on the same time as Durban?
Yes. South Africa uses a single time zone, so Durban has the same local time as the rest of the country.