Johannesburg time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:47 AM / 06:06 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | South Africa — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 26.2° S, 28.05° E |
New York to Johannesburg time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Johannesburg? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (3 hours).
| New York | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Johannesburg time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Johannesburg. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 1 hour behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 1 hour ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+2 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 05:47 AM | 06:06 PM | 12 h 19 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 05:46 AM | 06:07 PM | 12 h 20 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:45 AM | 06:07 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 05:44 AM | 06:08 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 05:43 AM | 06:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 05:42 AM | 06:08 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 05:41 AM | 06:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Johannesburg
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 05:24 AM – 05:33 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:33 AM – 06:18 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:36 PM – 06:20 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:20 PM – 06:29 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
Johannesburg is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2). IANA time zone ID: Africa/Johannesburg.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+2 all year.
When is golden hour in Johannesburg?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Johannesburg runs 05:36 PM – 06:20 PM and morning golden hour 05:33 AM – 06:18 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Johannesburg is at 05:47 AM and sunset at 06:06 PM, a day length of 12 h 19 min (local time).