Current time in South Africa
The current local time in South Africa, how far that is from major cities, and whether it is a reasonable hour to call.
Current time in South Africa
16:44 Monday 17 August · UTC+2 · no daylight saving
| Where | Local time | Difference | Reasonable to call? |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:44 Mon | 6h behind | Yes |
| Los Angeles | 07:44 Mon | 9h behind | No, outside 8am to 9pm |
| London | 15:44 Mon | 1h behind | Yes |
| Berlin | 16:44 Mon | same time | Yes |
| Sydney | 00:44 Tue | 8h ahead | No, outside 8am to 9pm |
| Singapore | 22:44 Mon | 6h ahead | No, outside 8am to 9pm |
| Dubai | 18:44 Mon | 2h ahead | Yes |
Planning Calls and Arrivals
The table above is live, so it is the quickest way to check before you dial. Two things it will not tell you. A red-eye arrival is a scheduling decision as much as a flight choice: landing at 6am against a 3pm check-in makes a long first day, and paying for the previous night is usually the better trade. And jet lag is not symmetrical, so booking an arrival in the late afternoon local time gives you the shortest path to a normal night's sleep.
For everything else about visiting, see the South Africa guide.