Current Time in Pretoria, South Africa
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
Pretoria 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
25.74° S, 28.19° 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pretoria to New York | -6 hours | |
| Pretoria to London | -1 hour | |
| Pretoria to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Pretoria to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Pretoria to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Pretoria. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Pretoria
What time zone is Pretoria in?
Pretoria is on South Africa Standard Time (IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg), which is SAST (UTC+2) all year.
Does Pretoria observe daylight saving time?
No. Pretoria 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 Pretoria and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Pretoria. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pretoria?
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 Pretoria?
Yes. South Africa uses a single time zone, so Pretoria has the same local time as the rest of the country.