Richards Bay, South Africa
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Richards Bay, South Africa is 18:57:43.
Quick Facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 252,968
- Coordinates
- 28.78° S, 32.04° 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay
Current weather conditions in Richards Bay including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
19°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
84%
Wind
13 km/h
Visibility
26 km
24°
14°
26°
16°
23°
14°
22°
16°
24°
15°
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Richards Bay
Popular Time Differences
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- Time difference between Richards Bay and Singapore
- Time difference between Richards Bay and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Richards Bay and Paris
Map of Richards Bay
Map showing the location of Richards Bay at coordinates -28.78301, 32.03768.
About Richards Bay Time
Richards Bay is located in Africa, South Africaand follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The city has a population of approximately 252,968 people.
The current local time in Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay
What time zone is Richards Bay in?
Richards Bay is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2) in South Africa.
What is the current UTC offset for Richards Bay?
Richards Bay is currently at UTC+2.
Does Richards Bay observe daylight saving time?
No, Richards Bay does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Richards Bay?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Richards Bay, South Africa, updated every second.