Johannesburg to Toronto Time Converter
Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg right now. 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
Time now: Johannesburg and Toronto
Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Johannesburg and Toronto are about 13,340 km (8,289 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Johannesburg is on SAST (UTC+02:00) and Toronto is on EST (UTC-05:00).
Johannesburg to Toronto conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Johannesburg | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to meet between Johannesburg and Toronto
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Toronto
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 Toronto change?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 6 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Johannesburg is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Toronto.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Toronto is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Johannesburg.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Toronto?
Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Johannesburg to Toronto?
Subtract 7 hours from the Johannesburg time to get the Toronto time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 2:00 AM in Toronto. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Toronto?
It is 6:23 PM in Toronto on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:23 AM in Johannesburg.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Toronto change during the year?
Yes. Right now Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Toronto moves its clocks forward. Toronto is 6 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Toronto moves its clocks back. Toronto is 7 hours behind Johannesburg from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Johannesburg and Toronto?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Johannesburg = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Toronto. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.