Time Difference Between Johannesburg and London

The time difference between Johannesburg and London is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Johannesburg, it is 10:00 in London. Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+0).

London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg — 2 hours
Johannesburg, South Africa
22:59:53
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST
↔
London, United Kingdom
20:59:53
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Johannesburg vs London

Detail Johannesburg London
Time Zone IDAfrica/JohannesburgEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+0
AbbreviationSASTGMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth AfricaUnited Kingdom
RegionAfricaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Johannesburg and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Johannesburg  =  09:00–15:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Johannesburg nor London 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.

Practical Tips for Johannesburg–London Scheduling

Compare Johannesburg and London with Other Cities

From Johannesburg

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From London

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?

The time difference is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Johannesburg or London 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 Johannesburg to London?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Johannesburg time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Johannesburg time to London time?

Subtract 2 hours from Johannesburg time to get London 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.