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Time difference between United Kingdom and South Africa
Time difference
South Africa is 1 h ahead of United Kingdom. Right now it is 19:53 in United Kingdom and 20:53 in South Africa.
United Kingdom vs South Africa
United Kingdom → South Africa
- United Kingdom
- 19:53 UTC+1:00
- South Africa
- 20:53 UTC+2:00
- Difference
- 1 h
You fly east and lose 1 h. On arrival your body clock reads 1 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and South Africa?
South Africa is 1 h ahead of United Kingdom.
What time is it in South Africa now?
It is currently 20:53 in South Africa (UTC+2:00).