Current local time in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa, uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (South Africa Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+2 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +27
The time zone, at a glance.
Johannesburg follows Africa/Johannesburg. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Johannesburg.
Of these monthly samples, Dec has the most daylight (13h 46m) and Jun the least (10h 30m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 5:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 36m | UTC+2 |
| Feb 15 | 5:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 58m | UTC+2 |
| Mar 15 | 6:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 15m | UTC+2 |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 28m | UTC+2 |
| May 15 | 6:38 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 50m | UTC+2 |
| Jun 15 | 6:53 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 30m | UTC+2 |
| Jul 15 | 6:54 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 39m | UTC+2 |
| Aug 15 | 6:36 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 11m | UTC+2 |
| Sep 15 | 6:05 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 56m | UTC+2 |
| Oct 15 | 5:33 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 42m | UTC+2 |
| Nov 15 | 5:10 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 24m | UTC+2 |
| Dec 15 | 5:09 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 46m | UTC+2 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Johannesburg
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Johannesburg time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in South Africa, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Day of Reconciliation
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Day of Goodwill
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sun, Mar 21, 2027 · Human Rights Day
- Mon, Mar 22, 2027 · Public Holiday
Airports serving Johannesburg
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport · 21 km
- HLA Lanseria International Airport · 32 km
Places that share Johannesburg’s clock
These places use the same Africa/Johannesburg rules, so their time always matches Johannesburg, including clock changes.
- Cape Town
- Durban
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Vereeniging
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Mbombela
- Polokwane
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
- Bhisho
- Rustenburg
Also on UTC+2 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Johannesburg today but may differ after a clock change.
- France
- Sudan
- Spain
- Germany
- Italy
- Austria
- Poland
- Hungary
- Zimbabwe
- Belgium
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Sweden
- Libya
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Serbia
- Denmark
- Netherlands
Questions about time in Johannesburg
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, known as South Africa Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+2 all year.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg keeps UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 6 hours behind Johannesburg; London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg; Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg; Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg; Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg; Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
How do I call Johannesburg from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +27, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Johannesburg as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Africa/Johannesburg. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.