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Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg is on South Africa Standard Time – SAST (UTC+2) right now. Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone of Johannesburg

Time zoneSouth Africa Standard Time
AbbreviationSAST
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAfrica/Johannesburg
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Johannesburg and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Johannesburg

Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+2 all year, so conversions never shift.

Johannesburg time FAQ

What time is it in Johannesburg right now?

Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Johannesburg, updated every second.

What time zone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg is in South Africa Standard Time, abbreviated SAST, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?

No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.