Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa

What timezone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg, South Africa is located in South Africa Standard Time, used throughout South Africa. The current UTC offset is . The IANA timezone identifier for Johannesburg is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does Johannesburg observe Daylight Saving Time?

South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Johannesburg remains on South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) throughout the entire year.

Common time differences with Johannesburg

When planning calls or meetings with people in Johannesburg, here are some common time differences to keep in mind:

• London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg
• New York is 7 hours behind Johannesburg
• Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg
• Sydney is 8–9 hours ahead of Johannesburg

Best times to schedule meetings with Johannesburg

For business calls with Johannesburg, typical working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time. Use our timezone converter above to find the overlapping working hours between your location and Johannesburg, South Africa.