Johannesburg to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg right now. 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before).
Time now: Johannesburg and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Johannesburg and Los Angeles are about 16,674 km (10,361 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Johannesburg to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Johannesburg | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Johannesburg and Los Angeles
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Johannesburg = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles
- 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Johannesburg = 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 10 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 9 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Johannesburg is 11:00 PM (previous day) to 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM (next day) in Johannesburg.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 10 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Johannesburg to Los Angeles?
Subtract 10 hours from the Johannesburg time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 11:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 5:12 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 3:12 AM in Johannesburg.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 10 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 9 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Johannesburg = 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Los Angeles.