About Durban Time
Durban runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is UTC+2. The entire country of South Africa uses this single timezone, and it does not observe daylight saving time. This consistency makes it simple to track local time for travel, business, or connecting with people in this vibrant coastal city.
🌍 Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg (SAST)
UTC+2 (year-round)
No daylight saving time
☀️ No Time Changes
South Africa does not observe DST
Time remains constant all year
Always 2 hours ahead of UTC
📍 Location
Latitude: 29.8587° S
Longitude: 31.0218° E
Third-largest city in South Africa
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Time in Durban vs Major Cities
Durban's time is the same as other major South African cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Below is a comparison of SAST with other international cities:
Same Time As
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Cairo, Harare, Amsterdam, Paris
Time Differences
London: +2 hours (Winter) / +1 hour (Summer)
New York: +6 hours (Summer) / +7 hours (Winter)
Dubai: -2 hours
Mumbai: -3.5 hours
Tokyo: -7 hours
Sydney: -8 hours (Winter) / -9 hours (Summer)
Practical Time Information
As the busiest port in South Africa and a major center of tourism and trade, knowing the time in Durban is essential. The city is famous for its warm, subtropical climate, extensive beaches, and the "Golden Mile" beachfront promenade. Its unique cultural blend, with a large Indian population, influences its vibrant lifestyle and cuisine.
Thanks to its coastal and subtropical location, Durban enjoys warm weather and generous daylight year-round. In summer, sunrise is as early as 4:50 AM with sunset around 6:55 PM. During the mild winter, sunrise is about 6:50 AM and sunset is near 5:05 PM.
Business hours generally follow the national standard of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. The tourism and retail sectors are active seven days a week, with shops on the beachfront and in major malls often open until late, especially during holiday seasons.
Time in Major Cities
Compare Durban time with major cities around the world. All times are synchronized and updated in real-time.