Geographic position of East London
East London is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.0153° S, 27.9116° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,675 km (2,284 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,694 km (8,509 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,344 km (3,942 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,605 km (1,619 mi) east
East London lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of East London
With a population of 478,676, East London ranks as the 13th most populous city in South Africa, out of 303 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in East London
King Phalo Airport (ELS / FAEL) is a major international airport serving East London directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:40:37.
Daylight saving time in East London
East London uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Johannesburg. The current local offset is UTC+2 / SAST.
East London does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call East London
Business hours in East London (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from East London
Compare time in East London with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is East London in?
East London follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts East London at UTC+2.
What time is it in East London right now?
The current local time in East London is 18:40:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does East London observe daylight saving time?
No. East London is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is East London?
East London is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to East London?
King Phalo Airport (ELS) is the airport serving East London. The current local time at the airport is 18:40:37.
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