Current Time in South Africa
GMT+2 (UTC+02:00) · 75 cities · Capital: Pretoria
Time Zone
| GMT+2 | UTC+02:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Currency | ZAR (R) |
| Calling code | +27 |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+02:00 year-round.
Time planning in South Africa
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in South Africa.
Country time shape
South Africa uses one main time zone: GMT+2 (UTC+02:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Johannesburg, Cape Town for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Africa/Johannesburg.
DST complexity
South Africa has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | South Africa | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| London | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:30 PM-5:30 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in South Africa with Berlin.
Time Difference from South Africa
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +6h |
| Chicago | +7h |
| Los Angeles | +9h |
| London | +1h |
| Paris | Same time |
| Berlin | Same time |
| Moscow | -1h |
| Dubai | -2h |
| Mumbai | -3h 30m |
| Bangkok | -5h |
| Shanghai | -6h |
| Tokyo | -7h |
| Sydney | -8h |
| Auckland | -10h |
| São Paulo | +5h |
2 Cities in South Africa
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | GMT+2 | --:--:-- |
| Cape Town | GMT+2 | --:--:-- |
Time in South Africa
South Africa uses a single time zone: GMT+2 (UTC+02:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Africa/Johannesburg. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+02:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Johannesburg, followed by Cape Town. The capital, Pretoria, uses the GMT+2 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is South Africa in?
South Africa uses the GMT+2 time zone (UTC+02:00). The IANA identifier is Africa/Johannesburg. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+02:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does South Africa observe daylight saving time?
No. South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+02:00 year-round.
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria. The currency is the ZAR (R) and the country calling code is +27.
What is the time difference between South Africa and New York?
South Africa is +6h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in South Africa does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 75 cities in South Africa. The largest include Johannesburg, Cape Town.