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Current Time in South Africa

South Africa is on South Africa Standard Time – SAST (UTC+2) right now. South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.

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Africa/Johannesburg

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Time zone of South Africa

Time zoneSouth Africa Standard Time
AbbreviationSAST
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idAfrica/Johannesburg
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between South Africa and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in South Africa

South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+2 all year, so conversions never shift.

South Africa time FAQ

What time is it in South Africa right now?

South Africa is on SAST (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in South Africa, updated every second.

What time zone is South Africa in?

South Africa is in South Africa Standard Time, abbreviated SAST, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does South Africa observe daylight saving time?

No. South Africa stays on UTC+2 all year.

What is the time difference between South Africa and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind South Africa.

Current time in South Africa cities

Cape TownJohannesburgDurbanBenoniPretoriaPort ElizabethVereenigingPietermaritzburgBloemfonteinEast LondonWelkomUitenhageSpringsNelspruitPolokwaneKlerksdorpPaarlThohoyandouKimberleyBhishoRustenburgGeorgeMiddelburgWorcesterVryheidUmtataPotchefstroom

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.