Time Difference Between Reykjavik and Johannesburg

The time difference between Reykjavik and Johannesburg is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Reykjavik, it is 14:00 in Johannesburg. Reykjavik uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC+0), while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).

Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik — 2 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland
23:51:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
Johannesburg, South Africa
01:51:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST

Time Zone Details: Reykjavik vs Johannesburg

Detail Reykjavik Johannesburg
Time Zone IDAtlantic/ReykjavikAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+2
AbbreviationGMTSAST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryIcelandSouth Africa
RegionEuropeAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik and Johannesburg?

The time difference is 2 hours. Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik to Johannesburg?

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

How do I convert Reykjavik time to Johannesburg time?

Add 2 hours to Reykjavik 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.