Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Johannesburg

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
JohannesburgSouth Africa 🇿🇦

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Africa/JohannesburgUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Johannesburg

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Johannesburg.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Johannesburg
UTC+2
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Johannesburg do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Johannesburg does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Johannesburg zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Johannesburg offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Johannesburg DST
No
Countries
Australia · South Africa
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Johannesburg?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Johannesburg?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Do Sydney and Johannesburg observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Johannesburg does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Johannesburg?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.