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