Johannesburg, South Africa

Sunday, May 17, 2026UTC+2 (GMT+2)

The current local time in Johannesburg, South Africa is 18:12:36.

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Quick Facts

Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Population
9,418,183
Coordinates
26.20° S, 28.04° E
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Currency
Rand (ZAR)
Languages
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho +7 more
Country Area
1,219,912 km²

Time Difference Between Johannesburg and Major Cities

CITYLOCAL TIMEDIFFERENCE
Time in New York6h behind
Time in London1h behind
Time in Tokyo7h ahead
Time in Sydney8h ahead
Time in Dubai2h ahead
Time in Singapore6h ahead
Time in Los Angeles9h behind
Time in ParisSame time

Weather in Johannesburg

Current weather conditions in Johannesburg including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.

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16°C

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Humidity

44%

Wind

3.5 km/h

Visibility

44 km

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Map of Johannesburg

Map showing the location of Johannesburg at coordinates -26.20227, 28.04363.

About Johannesburg Time

Johannesburg is located in Africa, South Africaand follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The city has a population of approximately 9,418,183 people.

The current local time in Johannesburg is determined by the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.

On this page, you can find the exact current time in Johannesburg, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Johannesburg

What time zone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2) in South Africa.

What is the current UTC offset for Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is currently at UTC+2.

Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?

No, Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.

How can I check the current local time in Johannesburg?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Johannesburg, South Africa, updated every second.