Current Time in South Africa
Johannesburg
- Daytime·
Time zone of South Africa
South Africa follows Johannesburg time. Standard time is UTC+2. Clocks do not change during the year, so the offset stays the same.
Planning a call or a flight? Set a reminder on the online alarm clock, count the hours with the online timer, or check other places on the world clock.
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Questions about time in South Africa
What time is it in South Africa right now?+
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Johannesburg, South Africa. It updates every second and uses your browser time zone data.
What is the time zone of South Africa?+
South Africa follows Johannesburg time, which uses UTC+2 as standard time.
Does South Africa use daylight saving time?+
No. Johannesburg stays on UTC+2 all year, so the offset does not change.
What is the time difference between South Africa and my location?+
The page compares South Africa with your device time and shows how far ahead or behind it is. The difference updates by itself when either place changes its clocks.
How can I set an alarm for South Africa time?+
Work out the local time in South Africa from the live clock, then set that time on the Vclock online alarm clock using your own time. You can also start a timer for the number of hours you need to wait.