Durban
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About Durban
Durban is the third most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It lies on the east coast, on Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, and was once named Port Natal. Its Zulu name is eThekwini. It is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa. North of the harbour is the mouth of the Umgeni River, and the Bluff runs along the coast to the south. Durban uses UTC+2 all year. There is no daylight saving, so the offset never changes. New York is 7 hours behind Durban in January and 6 hours behind in July.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Durban change its clocks for summer?+
No. Durban uses UTC+2 all year and has no daylight saving time, so its offset reads the same in January and July.
How many hours ahead of New York is Durban?+
Durban is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July. The gap narrows in summer because New York switches to UTC-4 while Durban keeps UTC+2.
Where is Durban on the map?+
Durban sits on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean. It is the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Umgeni River reaches the sea north of the harbour.
Was Durban always called Durban?+
No. Durban was formerly named Port Natal. Its Zulu name is eThekwini, taken from itheku, which means bay or lagoon.
How does Durban rank among South African cities?+
Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is also the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa.