Current Time in Durban, South Africa 🇿🇦
Lat/Long: 29.86° S, 31.03° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Durban
Durban gets 10h 15m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset is at 17:02.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 13m near the June solstice to 14h 04m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:20 | 06:47 | 11:55 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:20 | 06:48 | 11:55 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:20 | 06:48 | 11:55 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:21 | 06:48 | 11:56 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:21 | 06:49 | 11:56 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:21 | 06:49 | 11:56 | 14:44 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:22 | 06:49 | 11:56 | 14:45 | 17:03 | 18:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Durban
Sunrise
in Durban
↑
6:48 AM
Sunset
in Durban
↓
5:02 PM
Day Length
10h 14m
Dawn
in Durban
6:21 AM
Dusk
in Durban
5:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Durban
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
18.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:36
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:22
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How Far Is Durban From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,646 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,049 km | NE (45deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,601 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,432 km | E (80deg) |
| Paris | 9,205 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Moscow | 9,541 km | N (4deg) |
| London | 9,547 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Sydney | 10,547 km | SE (134deg) |
Durban's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Durban and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.9deg N, 149.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Durban
What time is it in Durban right now?
The current local time in Durban is 15:15 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Durban follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Durban?
Is Durban on daylight saving time right now?
No — Durban is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban today?
Today in Durban: sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset is at 17:02, giving 10h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Durban tonight?
The moon phase over Durban tonight is Waning Crescent with 18.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Durban?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Durban, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.