South Africa local time · Johannesburg
Current Time in South Africa
South African Standard Time · UTC+2
- Time zone
- South African Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) all year
- Next clock change
- None: the clocks stay the same all year
- Sunrise · sunset in Johannesburg
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- Good times to call or pray together
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Pray for South Africa now
It is morning in Johannesburg
Lord, morning has come to South Africa. Be with everyone starting the day there: parents waking children, workers on their way, the sick, the lonely and the grieving. Give Your people there joy in You and courage to speak of Jesus, and open many hearts to the good news. Let Your name be praised there today. Amen.
Father, it is the middle of the day in South Africa. Be near to those at work and at school, to the ones who make decisions for many, and to the ones no one notices. Give its leaders wisdom and justice. Strengthen the churches there to love their neighbors well, and draw many to Jesus. Amen.
Lord Jesus, evening is falling over South Africa. Gather families around their tables in peace. Comfort those who come home to an empty house or a hard word. Bless the believers who meet tonight to pray and read Your Word, and let Your light shine through them. Thank You for being with them through this day. Amen.
Father, it is night in South Africa. Watch over those who sleep and those who cannot: the anxious, the sick, the ones working through the night and the ones in danger. Give them rest and keep them safe. You never slumber or sleep; hold Your people there in Your hand until morning. Amen.
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah!
Psalm 117:1-2 (BSB)
Time difference: South Africa and the US
| City | Now | Through 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | In 2027, Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of New York until March 13, is 6 hours ahead of New York from March 14 to November 6, and is 7 hours ahead of New York from November 7. |
| Chicago | — | In 2027, Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago until March 13, is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from March 14 to November 6, and is 8 hours ahead of Chicago from November 7. |
| Denver | — | In 2027, Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Denver until March 13, is 8 hours ahead of Denver from March 14 to November 6, and is 9 hours ahead of Denver from November 7. |
| Los Angeles | — | In 2027, Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles until March 13, is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles from March 14 to November 6, and is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles from November 7. |
| Honolulu | — | Johannesburg is 12 hours ahead of Honolulu all year. |
South Africa local time: questions
What time zone is South Africa in?
All of South Africa keeps South African Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, without daylight saving time.
Does South Africa have daylight saving time?
No. South Africa stays on UTC+2 all year, so its clocks never change.
What is the time difference between South Africa and New York?
In 2027, Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of New York until March 13, is 6 hours ahead of New York from March 14 to November 6, and is 7 hours ahead of New York from November 7.
What is the time difference between South Africa and California?
In 2027, Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles until March 13, is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles from March 14 to November 6, and is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles from November 7.
The clock above is the local time in Johannesburg and Cape Town.