Standard TimeSAST |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Johannesburg |
South Africa time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
pretoria Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-05
Sunrise Time
06:38
Local Time
Sunset Time
19:18
Local TimeCountry Information
Introduction
South Africa is located in Africa, with its capital being pretoria and the official language being English.
Rand is the legal tender of South Africa. The top-level domain of South Africa is .za, and to make an overseas call to South Africa, you need to add +27 / 0027 before the number.
The IANA time zone of South Africa is Africa/Johannesburg. The local time is 6 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-03-05, the sunrise time in South Africa's capital pretoria is 06:38, and the sunset time is 19:18.
South Africa: The Rainbow Nation of the African Continent
Located in the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation". As the second largest economy in Africa, its multicultural integration of Zulu, Xhosa, white, Asian and other ethnic groups, 11 official languages to highlight the inclusiveness. Rich in mineral resources, Cape Town has some of the largest gold and diamond reserves in the world, and its economy encompasses mining, agriculture, tourism and finance. Cape Town's natural beauty is spectacular, with Table Mountain, the lighthouse at the Cape of Good Hope and the wildlife of the Kruger National Park. With the vibrancy of a modern city and the charm of the untouched wilderness, it is the perfect place to experience African culture and nature.
National Flag
Capital
pretoria
Language
English
Currency
Rand
Top-Level Domain
.za
Telephone dialing code/prefix
+27 / 0027
Africa Countries/Regions
