PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Durban
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Population
- 3,338,026
- Coordinates
- 29.86° S, 31.03° E
- Elevation
- 21 m
Durban is a city in South Africa, in KwaZulu-Natal, with a population of about 3,338,026. It uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg).
Durban does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria.
Because Durban lies at 29.86° S, 31.03° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 13 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 04 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 14 h 04 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban is in the South Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Durban have daylight saving time?
No. Durban stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Durban and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Durban, and in July it is 6 hours behind Durban, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Durban and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Durban, and in July it is 9 hours behind Durban, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:50 AM and sets at about 5:04 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 4:51 AM and sets at about 6:55 PM (local time).