What time is it in South Africa?
Live local time in South Africa, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in South Africa
Saturday, October 24, 2026
SAST (UTC+2)
In UTC: · UTC+2
- Time zone
- SAST (UTC+2)
Africa/Johannesburg - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+2 year-round - Sunrise
- 05:24
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:19
approx. local time - Calling code
- +27
South Africa - Currency
- ZAR
rand
Time zone in South Africa
It's 22:21 in South Africa in the SAST (UTC+2) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Johannesburg.
There is no daylight saving time in South Africa: the clocks stay at UTC+2 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 05:24 and sets around 18:19 in Johannesburg (local time), with about 12 hours and 54 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in South Africa is +27, and the local currency is rand (ZAR).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in South Africa?
The time zone currently in use in South Africa is SAST (UTC+2).
Does in South Africa observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in South Africa: the clocks stay at UTC+2 all year.
What is the dialing code in South Africa?
The international calling code in South Africa is +27. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 27, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.