Current Time in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

5:58:12 PM

17:58:12

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

Sunrise5:33 AMSolar noon11:53 AMSunset6:14 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

Country 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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London, United Kingdom to Johannesburg, South AfricaLondon time 1 hour behindJohannesburg to CATTarget time Same timeJohannesburg to EESTTarget time 1 hour aheadJohannesburg to WASTTarget time Same timeJohannesburg to WATTarget time 1 hour behindJohannesburg to EATTarget time 1 hour ahead

All times shown relative to Johannesburg local time

Clock changes in Johannesburg

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Clock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 41 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination21%
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 41 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon
(72.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 41 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 42 min1 min 31 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 44 min1 min 30 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 45 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 47 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 48 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day
12 hr 50 min1 min 29 sec longer than the previous day

Weather forecast for Johannesburg

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Plan around Johannesburg

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

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Nearby places

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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