PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Johannesburg
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
- Gauteng
- Population
- 9,418,183
- Coordinates
- 26.20° S, 28.04° E
- Elevation
- 1767 m
Johannesburg is a city in South Africa, in Gauteng, with a population of about 9,418,183. It uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg).
Johannesburg 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 Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria.
Because Johannesburg lies at 26.20° S, 28.04° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 30 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 47 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 6:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in the South Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Johannesburg have daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Johannesburg, and in July it is 6 hours behind Johannesburg, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg, and in July it is 9 hours behind Johannesburg, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?
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 6:54 AM and sets at about 5:24 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:12 AM and sets at about 6:59 PM (local time).