Johannesburg — time and weather
Johannesburg is a city in South Africa, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. This page shows the current local time in Johannesburg and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
08:34:04
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+2
Weather now
7°C · Clear sky — Feels like 4°, Humidity 61%, Wind 11 km/h
About the time in Johannesburg
Local time in Johannesburg is based on the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 4,803,262 people
Country languagesEnglish, Afrikaans, Zulu and others
Currencyrand (R, ZAR)
South Africa is a country in southern Africa with diverse nature, national parks, an ocean coast and a multi-ethnic culture.
More about the country: South Africa →What to see in Johannesburg
Sights and historical places
- the Apartheid Museum
- the Soweto township and the Mandela House
- the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton
- Constitution Hill
Museums
- the Apartheid Museum
- the Johannesburg Art Gallery
Where to spend time
- the botanical garden
- the Johannesburg Zoo
- the Cradle of Humankind nearby
Local cuisine
South African cuisine — braai barbecue and bobotie; markets and cafes in the city.