Time Difference Between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg

The time difference between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Addis Ababa, it is 11:00 in Johannesburg. Addis Ababa uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3), while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).

Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa — 1 hour
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01:25:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · EAT
Johannesburg, South Africa
00:25:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST

Time Zone Details: Addis Ababa vs Johannesburg

Detail Addis Ababa Johannesburg
Time Zone IDAfrica/Addis_AbabaAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+2
AbbreviationEATSAST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryEthiopiaSouth Africa
RegionAfricaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Addis Ababa  =  09:00–16:00 in Johannesburg

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Addis Ababa time to Johannesburg time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Addis Ababa Johannesburg
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Addis Ababa nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg?

The time difference is 1 hour. Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Addis Ababa or Johannesburg observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Addis Ababa time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Addis Ababa time to Johannesburg time?

Subtract 1 hour from Addis Ababa time to get Johannesburg time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.