Sunrise
05:17
LOCAL TIME IN DURBAN
Current time in Durban, South Africa
It is 1:53 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Durban. Durban is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00, and is 1 hour ahead of London.
SAST · UTC+02:00No daylight savingCalling code +27
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Durban
13:53:15
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
57% of the day in Durban has passed
A little moment in DurbanSunrise and sunset in Durban today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 12m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:41
Sunset
18:05
Day length
12h 47m
Durban time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Abbreviation: SASTUTC offset now
UTC+02:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+27
International dialling code for South Africa.Coordinates
29.86°S, 31.02°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in South Africa
All of these cities share the same local time.
Durban time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Durban is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Durban |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:53:15 | Durban is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:53:15 | Durban is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:53:15 | Durban is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:53:15 | Durban is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:23:15 | Durban is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:53:15 | Durban is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:53:15 | Durban is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:53:15 | Durban is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:53:15 | Durban is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Durban
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Durban today look like this elsewhere.
London08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
New York03:00 – 11:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Durban
What time is it in Durban now?
The current time in Durban is 1:53 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (SAST). The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Durban observe daylight saving time?
No. Durban does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Durban and London?
Durban is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Durban and New York?
Durban is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for South Africa?
The international calling code for South Africa is +27. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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