Chicago to Johannesburg Time Converter
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Time now: Chicago and Johannesburg
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Chicago and Johannesburg are about 13,984 km (8,689 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00) and Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00).
Chicago to Johannesburg conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chicago | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| 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 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Chicago and Johannesburg
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chicago = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg change?
Yes. Right now Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Johannesburg.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Johannesburg is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Chicago to Johannesburg?
Add 8 hours to the Chicago time to get the Johannesburg time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chicago is 5:00 PM in Johannesburg. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Johannesburg?
It is 2:20 AM in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 6:20 PM in Chicago.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg change during the year?
Yes. Right now Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chicago = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.