Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

SAST

IANA Identifier

Africa/Johannesburg

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

South Africa (ZA)

Location Details

Coordinates

-26.2041°, 28.0473°

Population

5.6M

Nearby Airports

• O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — 24 km

Nearby Cities

• Cape Town — South Africa
• Durban — South Africa
• Pretoria — South Africa
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg is in the SAST time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Johannesburg observe Daylight Saving Time?

Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Johannesburg?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Johannesburg, South Africa. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Johannesburg?

Johannesburg has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).