Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa
Check the current time in Johannesburg, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Johannesburg.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Johannesburg
Johannesburg follows South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2). As Africa's largest economy hub, Johannesburg's time zone is shared across southern and eastern Africa.
The current time in Johannesburg is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Johannesburg, the sun rises at approximately 6:37 AM and sets at approximately 5:38 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Johannesburg, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Johannesburg, South Africa and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johannesburg observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone with an offset of GMT+02:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?
Today, sunrise in Johannesburg is at approximately 6:37 AM and sunset at approximately 5:38 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Johannesburg?
The current time in Johannesburg is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026