Current Time in Richards Bay, South Africa 🇿🇦
The current local time in Richards Bay, South Africa is 10:47:19 (SAST) on Sunday, 20 September 2026. Richards Bay is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 252,968. The sun rises at about 05:44 and sets at 17:47 today (12h 03m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:47
- 12h 03m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Richards Bay
Richards Bay, South Africa keeps SAST (UTC+02:00). Richards Bay does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:44 and sets at about 17:47 local time, giving Richards Bay 12h 03m of daylight.
Right now it is 10:47 on Sunday in Richards Bay (UTC+02:00). When it is 10:47 here, it is 04:47 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Richards Bay
- Use the Africa/Johannesburg IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Richards Bay to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 04:47 Sun | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 01:47 Sun | 9h behind |
| London | 09:47 Sun | 1h behind |
| Paris | 10:47 Sun | same time |
| Dubai | 12:47 Sun | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 14:17 Sun | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 16:47 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 17:47 Sun | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 18:47 Sun | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Richards Bay
Compare Richards Bay with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for South Africa.
Business-hours overlap from Richards Bay
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Richards Bay overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Richards Bay time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Richards Bay time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Richards Bay in?
Richards Bay uses SAST (UTC+02:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Richards Bay observe daylight saving time?
No - Richards Bay keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Richards Bay today?
Today the sun rises around 05:44 and sets around 17:47 in Richards Bay, about 12h 03m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Richards Bay and other cities?
When it is 10:47 in Richards Bay, it is 04:47 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Richards Bay's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Richards Bay
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the South Africa time page.
Location and time-zone details for Richards Bay
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) |
| Coordinates | -28.78, 32.04 |
| Population signal | About 252,968 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:44, sunset 17:47, 12h 03m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Africa/Johannesburg time-zone page for rules, the South Africa country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 28.78° S, 32.04° E
Population: 252,968
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST