Johannesburg, South Africa
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Johannesburg, South Africa is 18:12:36.
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
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Johannesburg
Current weather conditions in Johannesburg including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
16°C
Overcast
Humidity
44%
Wind
3.5 km/h
Visibility
44 km
18°
7°
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9°
16°
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8°
Cities Near Johannesburg
- Time in Alberton11 km
- Time in Randburg13 km
- Time in Germiston14 km
- Time in Roodepoort18 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Johannesburg
Popular Time Differences
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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.