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What time is it in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Johannesburg. Johannesburg observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Johannesburg time — FAQ
What time is it in Johannesburg right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Johannesburg (Africa/Johannesburg, GMT+2). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently GMT+2.
Does Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Johannesburg changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.