Current Time in Soweto, 06, South Africa
2026 November 2
Soweto Timezone, Daylight Saving & Geography
Soweto, 06, South Africa is located in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone, currently operating at UTC+02:00 (SAST). Soweto is currently on standard time. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes scheduled for Soweto in the upcoming 12 months.
Today in Soweto, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 18:26, with solar noon at 11:52 and a total daylight duration of 13h 7m. Geographic coordinates for Soweto are -26.26781, 27.85849 at an approximate elevation of 1632 m above sea level. The recorded population of Soweto is approximately 1,695,047 inhabitants.
Soweto is a sprawling township southwest of Johannesburg. It's historically significant as a center of the anti-apartheid movement. Many famous South Africans, including Nelson Mandela, lived there. Soweto offers a glimpse into South African history and culture. The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum commemorate the 1976 Soweto Uprising. Vibrant markets and local craft stalls are common sights. There's a mix of older and newer housing in the area. Tourism contributes significantly to the local economy.
Time Difference from Soweto to Major World Hubs
| Global Hub | Current Hub Time | Soweto Relative Difference |
|---|---|---|
| UTC / GMT | 17:18 | 2 hrs ahead |
| London | 17:18 | 2 hrs ahead |
| New York | 12:18 | 7 hrs ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:18 | 7 hrs behind |
| Sydney | 04:18 | 9 hrs behind |
Soweto, 06, South Africa 24-Hour Time Conversion Table
Working hours & hourly schedule in Soweto
| Your Local Time | Soweto, 06, South Africa (SAST) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2 : 00 (2 : 00AM) |
| 01:00 | 3 : 00 (3 : 00AM) |
| 02:00 | 4 : 00 (4 : 00AM) |
| 03:00 | 5 : 00 (5 : 00AM) |
| 04:00 | 6 : 00 (6 : 00AM) |
| 05:00 | 7 : 00 (7 : 00AM) |
| 06:00 | 8 : 00 (8 : 00AM) |
| 07:00 | 9 : 00 (9 : 00AM) |
| 08:00 | 10 : 00 (10 : 00AM) |
| 09:00 | 11 : 00 (11 : 00AM) |
| 10:00 | 12 : 00 (12 : 00PM) |
| 11:00 | 13 : 00 (1 : 00PM) |
| 12:00 | 14 : 00 (2 : 00PM) |
| 13:00 | 15 : 00 (3 : 00PM) |
| 14:00 | 16 : 00 (4 : 00PM) |
| 15:00 | 17 : 00 (5 : 00PM) |
| 16:00 | 18 : 00 (6 : 00PM) |
| 17:00 | 19 : 00 (7 : 00PM) |
| 18:00 | 20 : 00 (8 : 00PM) |
| 19:00 | 21 : 00 (9 : 00PM) |
| 20:00 | 22 : 00 (10 : 00PM) |
| 21:00 | 23 : 00 (11 : 00PM) |
| 22:00 | 0 : 00 (12 : 00AM) |
| 23:00 | 1 : 00 (1 : 00AM) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Time in Soweto
- What timezone is Soweto, South Africa in?
- Soweto follows the Africa/Johannesburg IANA timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (SAST).
- Does Soweto observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
- Soweto is currently on standard time (SAST, UTC+02:00). No DST transitions are scheduled for Soweto over the next year.
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Soweto today?
- Sunrise in Soweto today is at 05:18 and sunset is at 18:26, providing 13h 7m of daylight.
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