Does Pretoria observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Pretoria and London?

London is 2 hours behind Pretoria 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 Pretoria?

Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

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

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

Current Time in Pretoria, South Africa — SAST

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Johannesburg

Pretoria, South Africa

07:52:03 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Pretoria, South Africa is 7:52 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Pretoria is on SAST (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Pretoria

Time zone and daylight saving time in Pretoria

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:15 AM

Sunset

06:25 PM

Day length

13h 10m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:50 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 45m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 10h 32m

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 Pretoria	Overlap with Pretoria
New York	12:52	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
São Paulo	14:52	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	17:52	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:52	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:52	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	23:22	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Pretoria

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 Pretoria

Lanseria International Airport HLA34 km straight-line
O.R. Tambo International Airport JNB44 km straight-line
Polokwane International Airport PTG247 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Time in other cities, compared with Pretoria

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