Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg currently observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2).
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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.
Sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg
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Johannesburg time zone details
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 10:46 PM on Thursday, August 6, 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 6:43 AM and sunset at 5:43 PM, 11 hours of daylight.
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