Current time in East London, South Africa

Time in East London, South Africa
8:52 AM
 

East London time zone and facts

Time zone
South Africa Time (SAST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:21 AM
Sunset today
6:24 PM
Region
Eastern Cape
Coordinates
32.97°S, 27.87°E

Time difference from East London

CityTime nowDifference
New York2:52 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles11:52 PM, Mon9 hours behind
London7:52 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris8:52 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai10:52 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi12:22 PM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo3:52 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney5:52 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in South Africa

  • Wed, Dec 16, 2026 Day of Reconciliation
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Day of Goodwill
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Sun, Mar 21, 2027 Human Rights Day

All South Africa holidays →

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is East London in?

East London uses South Africa Time (IANA zone Africa/Johannesburg). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does East London observe daylight saving time?

No. East London keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between East London and New York?

East London is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between East London and London?

East London is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in East London today?

Today the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 6:24 PM local time.

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