Johannesburg to London Time Converter
London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg right now. 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 7:00 AM in London.
Time now: Johannesburg and London
London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Johannesburg and London are about 9,070 km (5,636 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00) and London is on GMT (UTC+00:00).
Johannesburg to London conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Johannesburg | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Johannesburg and London
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM London
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 Johannesburg and London change?
Yes. Right now London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg from then (it was 2 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 1 hour before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Johannesburg is 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Johannesburg to London?
Subtract 2 hours from the Johannesburg time to get the London time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 7:00 AM in London. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in London?
It is 1:12 AM in London on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:12 AM in Johannesburg.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and London change during the year?
Yes. Right now London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg from then (it was 2 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 1 hour before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Johannesburg and London?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM London. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.