Current Time in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦
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Johannesburg ranks
#52 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 26.2° S, 28.04° E
Elevation: 1,767 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in South Africa
Province: Gauteng
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Johannesburg
Johannesburg gets 10h 32m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset is at 17:22.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the June solstice to 13h 47m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 05:26 | 06:50 | 12:06 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 05:26 | 06:50 | 12:07 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 05:26 | 06:51 | 12:07 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 05:27 | 06:51 | 12:07 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:27 | 06:52 | 12:07 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:27 | 06:52 | 12:07 | 15:03 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:28 | 06:52 | 12:08 | 15:04 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Johannesburg
Sunrise
in Johannesburg
↑
6:50 AM
Sunset
in Johannesburg
↓
5:22 PM
Day Length
10h 32m
Dawn
in Johannesburg
6:25 AM
Dusk
in Johannesburg
5:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Johannesburg
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:19
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How Far Is Johannesburg From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,420 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,984 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,429 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 8,660 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 8,728 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,069 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,158 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,720 km | ENE (68deg) |
Johannesburg's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Johannesburg and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.2deg N, 152.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johannesburg
What time is it in Johannesburg right now?
The current local time in Johannesburg is 04:19 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Johannesburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is UTC+02:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Johannesburg local time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward.
Is Johannesburg on daylight saving time right now?
No — Johannesburg is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg today?
Today in Johannesburg: sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset is at 17:22, giving 10h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Johannesburg tonight?
The moon phase over Johannesburg tonight is Last Quarter with 53.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Johannesburg?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Johannesburg, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.