Does Durban observe daylight saving time?

No. Durban stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Durban and London?

London is 2 hours behind Durban right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Durban?

Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

When do working hours in Durban overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Durban's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Durban time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Durban's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Durban time).

Current Time in Durban, South Africa — SAST

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Johannesburg

Durban, South Africa

09:07:34 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Durban, South Africa is 9:07 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Durban is on SAST (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Durban

Time zone and daylight saving time in Durban

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Johannesburg
Current offset: SAST (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Durban does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

04:58 AM

Sunset

06:20 PM

Day length

13h 23m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:39 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 14h 4m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 13m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Durban	Overlap with Durban
New York	14:07	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
São Paulo	16:07	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	19:07	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	20:07	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	23:07	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	00:37	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Durban

In 41 days
Day of Reconciliation
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
St. Stephen's Day (Day of Goodwill)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Airports near Durban

King Shaka International Airport DUR28 km straight-line
Bram Fischer International Airport BFN465 km straight-line
King Phalo Airport ELS466 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Durban observe daylight saving time?: No. Durban stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Durban and London?: London is 2 hours behind Durban right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Durban?: Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
When do working hours in Durban overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Durban's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Durban time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Durban's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Durban time).

Time in other cities, compared with Durban

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