South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Johannesburg's time against major cities around the world, and check South Africa's public holidays.
Johannesburg vs the World
Current time difference between Johannesburg, South Africa and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:25 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:25 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:25 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:55 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:25 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:25 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:25 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Johannesburg, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Johannesburg | 5:00 PM in Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in South Africa
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Family Day | — | public |
| Apr 27 | Freedom Day | — | public |
| May 1 | Workers' Day | — | public |
| Jun 16 | Youth Day | — | public |
| Aug 9 | National Women's Day | — | public |
| Sep 24 | Heritage Day | — | public |
| Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Johannesburg right now?
The current local time in Johannesburg is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Johannesburg's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Johannesburg's UTC / GMT offset?
Johannesburg is in Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and India?
Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Johannesburg's airport code?
Johannesburg's main airport is JNB — the IATA code many people use when searching for Johannesburg time.