Sydney to Johannesburg Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 9 hours behind of 🇿🇦 Johannesburg. This difference varies between 9h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-9h
Business overlap
None
Distance
11,041 km
Approx. flight
13h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Johannesburg
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Johannesburg does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 9 hours behind relative to Johannesburg.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Johannesburg. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg?
The time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg is currently 9 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Johannesburg uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 3:00 AM in Johannesburg. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Johannesburg?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Johannesburg. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Johannesburg?
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Johannesburg?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM in Johannesburg.