Current local time in Durban, South Africa
The live clock above shows the time in Durban. Durban is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Region | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Population | about 2.7 million |
| Coordinates | 29.86° S, 30.98° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Durban doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:59 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:51 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:55 PM | 14 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Durban at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes behind the sun, because Durban sits at 31.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Durban time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Durban |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Durban |
|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg | 64 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Vryheid | 235 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Umtata | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Maseru, Lesotho | 344 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Manzini, Eswatini | 377 km (234 mi) | same time |
| East London | 454 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Matola, Mozambique | 457 km (284 mi) | same time |
| Maputo, Mozambique | 463 km (287 mi) | same time |
Other cities in South Africa
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Benoni
- Pretoria
- Port Elizabeth
- Vereeniging
- Pietermaritzburg
- Bloemfontein
- East London
- Welkom
- Uitenhage
- Springs
- Mbombela
- Polokwane
- Klerksdorp
- Paarl
- Thohoyandou
- Kimberley
Questions people ask
What time zone is Durban in?
Durban is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Durban have daylight saving time?
Durban doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Durban when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Durban's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).