Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
Johannesburg 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
26.20° S, 28.04° E
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg to New York | -6 hours | |
| Johannesburg to London | -1 hour | |
| Johannesburg to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Johannesburg to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Johannesburg to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Johannesburg. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Johannesburg
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is on South Africa Standard Time (IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg), which is SAST (UTC+2) all year.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 6:02 PM local time, giving 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Is all of South Africa on the same time as Johannesburg?
Yes. South Africa uses a single time zone, so Johannesburg has the same local time as the rest of the country.