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Time difference between Johannesburg and Auckland

Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Johannesburg. When it is noon in Johannesburg, it is 11:00 PM in Auckland. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Johannesburg to Auckland or Auckland to Johannesburg.

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Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Johannesburg, usually.

Difference right now11 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Auckland changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, the difference becomes 10 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Johannesburg (South Africa) is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone: UTC+2 (SAST).
  • Auckland (New Zealand) is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone: UTC+12 (NZST) or UTC+13 (NZDT).

Convert Johannesburg time to Auckland time

JohannesburgAuckland
6:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM8:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 11 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Johannesburg and Auckland have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Johannesburg (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Auckland).

The best time to call is around 9:00 AM in Johannesburg (8:00 PM in Auckland). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. 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 Johannesburg and Auckland?

Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Johannesburg, usually. It becomes 10 hours for part of the year.

Is Auckland ahead of or behind Johannesburg?

Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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

Yes. The usual gap is 11 hours, but because Auckland changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, it becomes 10 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

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

The best time to call is around 9:00 AM in Johannesburg (8:00 PM in Auckland). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.