Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg currently observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2).

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SAST UTC+2 Monday, June 22, 2026
13:12:01

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It is on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg currently observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2). Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time.
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About Johannesburg

Johannesburg is a city in South Africa. Around 9.4 million people live in Johannesburg. Johannesburg keeps Africa/Johannesburg time (UTC+2). It shares this time zone with Cape Town and Durban. The city's primary airport carries the code JNB.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg

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↑ Sunrise 6:54 AM 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight Sunset 5:24 PM
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Reference

Johannesburg time zone details

Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Zone name
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
UTC offset now
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed
Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC
Coordinates
-26.20, 28.04

Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST). The current UTC offset is UTC+2.

What is the current time in Johannesburg?

It is currently 1:12 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?

Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time.

When is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg today?

Sunrise today is at 6:54 AM and sunset at 5:24 PM — 10 hours 30 minutes of daylight.

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