London to Johannesburg Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇿🇦 Johannesburg. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
9,070 km
Approx. flight
10.7h
Hour-by-Hour: London to Johannesburg
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Johannesburg does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, London is 2 hours ahead relative to Johannesburg.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between London and Johannesburg (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Johannesburg?
The time difference between London and Johannesburg is currently 2 hours ahead. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while Johannesburg uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 2:00 PM in Johannesburg. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and Johannesburg change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between London and Johannesburg?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in London (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind Johannesburg?
London is currently 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in Johannesburg?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 2:00 AM in Johannesburg.