Current Time in East London
About East London
East London is located in South Africa, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 478,676. It runs on Africa/Johannesburg time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. East London does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySouth Africa
- Population478,676
- Latitude-33.0153°
- Longitude27.9116°
- Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in East London Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from East London's own coordinates.
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Seasons in East London
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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South Africa National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Sat, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Freedom Day | Mon, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Tue, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Sun, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Thu, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wed, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Sat, Dec 26 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Sun, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Family Day | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Freedom Day | Tue, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Wed, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Mon, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Fri, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Thu, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Sun, Dec 26 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Tue, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Freedom Day | Thu, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Fri, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Wed, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Sun, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Sat, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Tue, Dec 26 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Wed, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Freedom Day | Fri, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Sat, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Thu, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Mon, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Sun, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Wed, Dec 26 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Human Rights Day | Thu, Mar 21 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Family Day | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Freedom Day | Sat, Apr 27 |
| Workers' Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Youth Day | Sun, Jun 16 |
| National Women's Day | Fri, Aug 9 |
| Heritage Day | Tue, Sep 24 |
| Day of Reconciliation | Mon, Dec 16 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
| Day of Goodwill | Thu, Dec 26 |
Daylight Saving Time
East London does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+2:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in East London
What time zone is East London in?
East London, South Africa uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. It is currently on SAST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does East London observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. East London does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+2:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in East London today?
The sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 6:17 PM in East London today, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What is the time difference between East London and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind East London right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for East London?
East London is currently UTC+2:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.