Durban runs on UTC+2 (SAST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Durban and your time
Durban at a glance
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation now | SAST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 29.86° S, 31.03° E |
Time zone in Durban
Durban follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
All of South Africa keeps the same time, so Durban reads the same clock as Pretoria.
Clock changes in Durban, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Durban for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Durban and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Durban, it is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Because Durban keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Durban
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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In Durban, the days are longest around the December solstice (14 hours 4 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 13 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Durban
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 4:52 AM | 6:56 PM | 14 h 4 min |
When the sun is highest in Durban
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Durban: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Durban
Every city below shares Durban’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpumalanga | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| KwaDukuza | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pietermaritzburg | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Richards Bay | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ladysmith | 189 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vryheid | 233 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newcastle | 257 km (160 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mthatha | 288 km (179 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Durban today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Does Durban use daylight saving time?
No. Durban stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Durban and New York?
Durban is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Durban does not.
Is Durban on the same time as Pretoria?
Yes. Durban and Pretoria both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Durban?
About 14 hours 4 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.