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
The time now in Durban, South Africa is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Durban currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Local time in Durban runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Africa/Johannesburg). Durban does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Durban sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 21 m, Durban is practically at sea level. Durban is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6646 km off. As one of South Africa's largest cities, Durban is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Durban gets 13h 07m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:06 and sunset at 18:13.
Durban Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Durban
Durban gets 13h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Durban is at 05:06 and sunset in Durban is at 18:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 13m near the June solstice to 14h 04m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Durban's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 03:38 | 05:06 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 03:37 | 05:05 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 03:36 | 05:04 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 03:35 | 05:03 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 03:34 | 05:02 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 03:32 | 05:01 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 03:31 | 05:00 | 11:39 | 15:15 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Durban
Sunrise
in Durban
↑
5:06 AM
Sunset
in Durban
↓
6:13 PM
Day Length
13h 07m
Dawn
in Durban
4:40 AM
Dusk
in Durban
6:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Durban
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 05:30
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Distances & Clock Changes in Durban
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 02:21 on Tuesday, October 27, 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. As of October 27, 2026, Durban is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban today?
In Durban today the sun rises at 05:06 and sets at 18:13, giving 13h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Durban tonight?
Over Durban tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 98.9% 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.