Sunrise
05:31
LOCAL TIME IN JOHANNESBURG
Current time in Johannesburg, South Africa
It is 3:00 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Johannesburg. Johannesburg 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
Johannesburg
15:00:33
Friday, 16 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
62% of the day in Johannesburg has passed
A little moment in JohannesburgSunrise and sunset in Johannesburg today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 3h 14m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:53
Sunset
18:15
Day length
12h 43m
Johannesburg 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
26.20°S, 28.05°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in South Africa
All of these cities share the same local time.
Johannesburg time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Johannesburg is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 14:00:33 | Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 09:00:33 | Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 06:00:33 | Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 17:00:33 | Johannesburg is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 18:30:33 | Johannesburg is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 21:00:33 | Johannesburg is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 22:00:33 | Johannesburg is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 00:00:33 | Johannesburg is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 13:00:33 | Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Johannesburg
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Johannesburg today look like this elsewhere.
London08:00 – 16:00Fri 16 Oct
New York03:00 – 11:00Fri 16 Oct
Dubai11:00 – 19:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney18:00 – 02:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Johannesburg
What time is it in Johannesburg now?
The current time in Johannesburg is 3:00 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (SAST). The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
Johannesburg 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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