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