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Time difference between Johannesburg and Sydney

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg. When it is noon in Johannesburg, it is 9:00 PM in Sydney. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Johannesburg to Sydney or Sydney to Johannesburg.

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Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg, usually.

Difference right now9 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Sydney changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, the difference becomes 8 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).
  • Sydney (Australia) is in the Australia/Sydney time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) or UTC+11 (AEDT).

Convert Johannesburg time to Sydney time

JohannesburgSydney
6:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 9 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Johannesburg and Sydney 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 1:00 PM in Johannesburg (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney).

The best time to call is around 10:00 AM in Johannesburg (7:00 PM in Sydney). 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 Sydney?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg, usually. It becomes 8 hours for part of the year.

Is Sydney ahead of or behind Johannesburg?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

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

Yes. The usual gap is 9 hours, but because Sydney changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, it becomes 8 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 Sydney?

The best time to call is around 10:00 AM in Johannesburg (7:00 PM in Sydney). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.