What time is it in Johannesburg?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Johannesburg, South Africa, ticking live in your browser. Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city, on UTC+2 all year.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is currently UTC+2. Johannesburg does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+2 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Johannesburg line up elsewhere today:
| Johannesburg | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Johannesburg | 02:00 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 in Johannesburg | 04:00 | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 in Johannesburg | 06:00 | 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 in Johannesburg | 08:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 in Johannesburg | 10:00 | 15:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 in Johannesburg | 12:00 | 17:00 | 01:00 |
| 20:00 in Johannesburg | 14:00 | 19:00 | 03:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently UTC+2.
Does Johannesburg have daylight saving time?
No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Johannesburg?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Johannesburg and updates automatically.