Johannesburg runs on UTC+2 (SAST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Johannesburg and your time
Johannesburg at a glance
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | Gauteng |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation now | SAST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
Johannesburg time zone and clock changes
Johannesburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and stays on UTC+2 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Johannesburg is on the same time as the rest of South Africa, including the capital, Pretoria.
Clock changes in Johannesburg, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Johannesburg for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Johannesburg is
When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, 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 |
Johannesburg never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Johannesburg
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
In Johannesburg, the days are longest around the December solstice (13 hours 47 minutes) and shortest around the June solstice (10 hours 30 minutes).
Daylight through the year in Johannesburg
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:55 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
Clock time and sun time in Johannesburg
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Johannesburg: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Johannesburg
All the places listed below keep the same time as Johannesburg.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thembisa | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Krugersdorp | 30 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Randfontein | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Westonaria | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Etwatwa | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nigel | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pretoria | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vereeniging | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Johannesburg today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Does Johannesburg use daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg does not.
Is Johannesburg on the same time as Pretoria?
Yes. Johannesburg and Pretoria both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Johannesburg?
About 13 hours 47 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 10 hours 30 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.