Johannesburg local time right now
22:03:09
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
1 h ahead of Stockholm
Time facts
- Time zone
- SAST, South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Johannesburg)
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00
- Daylight saving time
- Not observed
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- Sunset
- 18:27
- Day length
- 13 h 10 min
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg operates on UTC+2 year-round without daylight saving adjustments. Situated on the Highveld plateau, it enjoys a pleasant climate despite its subtropical latitude. It is a convenient destination for travelers from Sweden, as the time difference is minimal during the northern winter.
There is no summer time in Johannesburg; when Sweden changes its clocks, the difference changes by one hour.
Best time to call Johannesburg
Office hours in Sweden and Johannesburg overlap for 8 hours a day: 08:00–16:00 Swedish time (09:00–17:00 in Johannesburg).
| Sweden | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:00 · office hours |
| 09:00 | 10:00 · office hours |
| 12:00 | 13:00 · office hours |
| 15:00 | 16:00 · office hours |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
Map of Johannesburg
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