Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?

London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

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

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

Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa — SAST

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

06:52:21 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6:52 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Johannesburg

Time facts about Johannesburg

South African Standard Time began on 8 February 1892 at UTC+1:30; it was changed to UTC+2 in March 1903 and has stayed there since.Source: IANA tz database
Johannesburg's only daylight saving time was during the Second World War, from September 1942 to March 1944.Source: IANA tz database
South African English (en-ZA) writes dates year-first, e.g. 2026/11/05, and CLDR data starts the week on Sunday.Source: unicode.org

Time zone and daylight saving time in Johannesburg

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:15 AM

Sunset

06:27 PM

Day length

13h 12m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:51 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 47m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 30m

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 Johannesburg	Overlap with Johannesburg
New York	11:52	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
São Paulo	13:52	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	16:52	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	17:52	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	20:52	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	22:22	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Johannesburg

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 Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport JNB21 km straight-line
Lanseria International Airport HLA32 km straight-line
Polokwane International Airport PTG298 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 26.20°S, 28.04°E (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. Airports: OurAirports. About our sources.