Johannesburg to Riga Time Difference
🇿🇦 Johannesburg is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇱🇻 Riga. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
9,254 km
Approx. flight
10.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Johannesburg to Riga
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇱🇻 Riga | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Riga observes Daylight Saving Time, while Johannesburg does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead relative to Riga.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Johannesburg and Riga (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇱🇻 Riga
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Riga?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Riga is currently 1 hour ahead. Johannesburg uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Riga uses GMT+3 (UTC+3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Johannesburg, what time is it in Riga?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Johannesburg, it is 1:00 PM in Riga. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Riga change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Riga observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Johannesburg and Riga?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Johannesburg (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Riga). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Johannesburg ahead or behind Riga?
Johannesburg is currently 1 hour behind Riga.
What time zone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Johannesburg does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Johannesburg in Riga?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Johannesburg, it is 1:00 AM in Riga.