What time is it in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 06:51 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Johannesburg? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Johannesburg is UTC+2, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Johannesburg
Johannesburg keeps the Africa/Johannesburg timezone, UTC+2 right now. It does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year. That makes Johannesburg 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Johannesburg, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 2 h overlap
- London, 7 h overlap
- Singapore, 2 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 06:51 and sets around 17:37 in Johannesburg. The days are currently getting about 1 minute longer each day. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous.
It is currently week 30. The city is also home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange: is the JSE open right now?
Most offices in Johannesburg run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC+2. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
The working week
- Johannesburg
- 08:00 to 17:00, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
FAQ
Which timezone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg, which is UTC+2.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
The Africa/Johannesburg zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.