PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Pretoria
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
- 2,112,693
- Coordinates
- 25.74° S, 28.19° E
- Elevation
- 1332 m
Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, with a population of about 2,112,693. It uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg).
Pretoria 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, Durban.
Because Pretoria lies at 25.74° S, 28.19° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 10 h 32 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 45 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 6:53 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 45 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pretoria in?
Pretoria is in the South Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Pretoria have daylight saving time?
No. Pretoria stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Pretoria and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Pretoria, and in July it is 6 hours behind Pretoria, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Pretoria and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Pretoria, and in July it is 9 hours behind Pretoria, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pretoria?
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 6:53 AM and sets at about 5:24 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:12 AM and sets at about 6:57 PM (local time).