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Time difference between Berlin and Johannesburg

Johannesburg is on the same time as Berlin. When it is noon in Berlin, it is 12:00 PM in Johannesburg. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Berlin to Johannesburg or Johannesburg to Berlin.

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Johannesburg is on the same time as Berlin, usually.

Difference right now0 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Berlin changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, the difference becomes 1 hour for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Berlin (Germany) is in the Europe/Berlin time zone: UTC+1 (CET) or UTC+2 (CEST).
  • Johannesburg (South Africa) is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone: UTC+2 (SAST).

Convert Berlin time to Johannesburg time

BerlinJohannesburg
6:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM9:00 PM

Based on the usual 0 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Berlin and Johannesburg overlap for 8 hours, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Berlin (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Johannesburg). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Berlin (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Johannesburg).

The best time to call is around 1:00 PM in Berlin (1:00 PM in Johannesburg). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is on the same time as Berlin, usually. It becomes 1 hour for part of the year.

Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Berlin?

Johannesburg is on the same time as Berlin.

Does the time difference between Berlin and Johannesburg change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 0 hours, but because Berlin changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, it becomes 1 hour for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Berlin and Johannesburg?

The best time to call is around 1:00 PM in Berlin (1:00 PM in Johannesburg). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Berlin and Johannesburg overlap for 8 hours, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Berlin (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Johannesburg).