Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa
9:56:10 PM SAST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Zone
- SAST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+2
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- South Africa
- Est. Population
- ~9.4M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Johannesburg right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Johannesburg (SAST (GMT+2)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Johannesburg with other cities.
- Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
- Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+2 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Johannesburg?
- Johannesburg is at GMT+2 (SAST). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.