Current Time in South Africa
South Africa uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across South Africa below.
Time across South Africa
4 cities trackedSouth Africa is in a single time zone — Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | --:-- | Africa/Johannesburg · +02:00JNB |
| Cape Town | --:-- | Africa/Johannesburg · +02:00CPT |
| Durban | --:-- | Africa/Johannesburg · +02:00DUR |
| PretoriaCapital | --:-- | Africa/Johannesburg · +02:00PRY |
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 |
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 | 9:57 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:57 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:57 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:27 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:57 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:57 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:57 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is South Africa in?
South Africa uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in South Africa right now?
The current time in Johannesburg is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does South Africa observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — South Africa does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does South Africa have?
South Africa has 1 time zone (Africa/Johannesburg).
What is South Africa's UTC / GMT offset?
South Africa is in Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout South Africa?
Yes — the whole of South Africa shares one time zone (Africa/Johannesburg, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between South Africa and India?
South Africa (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.