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Time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg

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

Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually.

Difference right now9 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Los Angeles 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.

  • Los Angeles (United States) is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC-8 (PST) or UTC-7 (PDT).
  • Johannesburg (South Africa) is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone: UTC+2 (SAST).

Convert Los Angeles time to Johannesburg time

Los AngelesJohannesburg
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

Los Angeles and Johannesburg 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 Los Angeles (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Johannesburg).

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

Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually. It becomes 10 hours for part of the year.

Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Johannesburg change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 9 hours, but because Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Johannesburg?

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