Current Time in Johannesburg
Live Johannesburg time with automatic updates
About Johannesburg Time
Johannesburg follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Johannesburg.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Johannesburg's official time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Johannesburg is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Johannesburg is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Johannesburg:
- •Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- •Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: Most businesses closed
Note: Security considerations affect meeting locations. Load shedding may impact business hours
Johannesburg Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Apartheid Museum
- •Constitution Hill
- •Gold Reef City
- •Soweto
- •Cradle of Humankind
💼 Major Companies
- •Standard Bank
- •Sasol
- •MTN Group
- •Naspers
- •Anglo American
- •Discovery
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Important for business. Diverse cultural backgrounds mean varied approaches.
Business Etiquette:
Professional and formal initially. Multiple languages common. Ubuntu philosophy influences business.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
2:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST (9 AM - 6 PM Johannesburg)
From Europe:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET (9 AM - 6 PM Johannesburg)
From Asia:
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM JST (8 AM - 5 PM Johannesburg)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Johannesburg:
🎉Heritage Day
Cultural celebration (Braai Day)
Typically: September 24
🎉Freedom Day
Commemorates first democratic election
Typically: April 27
🎉Youth Day
Commemorates Soweto uprising
Typically: June 16
🎉Day of Reconciliation
Unity holiday
Typically: December 16
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
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Using the Johannesburg World Clock
Our Johannesburg world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Johannesburg.