Current Time in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

3:56:07 PM

15:56:07

SAST (South Africa Standard Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone details

Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Johannesburg

Sunrise5:54 AMSolar noon11:59 AMSunset6:04 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Johannesburg in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
South Africa
Administrative area
Gauteng
District
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Place type
City or town
Country currency
South African Rand (ZAR)

Practical

Languages
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Dialing code
+27
Population
9,418,183
Elevation
Approximately 1,767 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
26° 12' S / 28° 02' E
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Clock changes in Johannesburg

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 10 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination98%
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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 10 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(64.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 10 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 12 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 13 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 15 min1 min 33 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 16 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 18 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 19 min1 min 32 sec longer than the previous day

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Current time offsetUTC+02:00 (SAST)

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Upcoming national public holidays in South Africa

  1. Day of Reconciliation
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Day of Goodwill

Nearby scheduled airports for Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge airport21.4 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · JNB / FAOR

About 21.4 km (13.3 mi) east-northeast of Johannesburg

Scheduled airline service in source data

Lanseria International AirportHLALarge airport31.5 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · HLA / FALA

About 31.5 km (19.6 mi) north-northwest of Johannesburg

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Nearby places

AlbertonEkurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa11 kmSERandburgCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa13 kmNEdenvaleEkurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa13 kmNERoodepoortCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa18 kmWSowetoCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa20 kmWBoksburgEkurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa22 kmEMidrandCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa25 kmNBenoniEkurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa28 kmEDiepslootCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa30 kmNSpringsEkurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySouth Africa36 kmERiverleaSouth AfricaSouth Africa7 kmW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg currently uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
When is the next clock change in Johannesburg?
No clock changes are scheduled for Johannesburg in the next 12 months
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Johannesburg right now?
Johannesburg is currently UTC+02:00