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Time difference between Madrid and Johannesburg

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

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Johannesburg is on the same time as Madrid, usually.

Difference right now0 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Madrid 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.

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

Convert Madrid time to Johannesburg time

MadridJohannesburg
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, Madrid and Johannesburg overlap for 8 hours, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid (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 Madrid (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Johannesburg).

The best time to call is around 1:00 PM in Madrid (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 Madrid and Johannesburg?

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

Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Madrid?

Johannesburg is on the same time as Madrid.

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

Yes. The usual gap is 0 hours, but because Madrid 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 Madrid and Johannesburg?

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