Johannesburg to Sydney Time Difference
🇿🇦 Johannesburg is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
11,041 km
Approx. flight
13h
Hour-by-Hour: Johannesburg to Sydney
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Johannesburg does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Johannesburg and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇦🇺 Sydney
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Sydney?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Sydney is currently 8 hours ahead. Johannesburg uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Sydney uses GMT+10 (UTC+10). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Johannesburg, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Johannesburg, it is 8:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Johannesburg and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Johannesburg (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Johannesburg ahead or behind Sydney?
Johannesburg is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Johannesburg, it is 8:00 AM in Sydney.