Time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg
Chicago is 7h behind Johannesburg. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −8h and −7h during the year.
Chicago
United States
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Johannesburg
South Africa
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 day in each city overlaps for 1h. That is 09:00–10:00 in Chicago, which is 16:00–17:00 in Johannesburg.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago · United States | America/Chicago | UTC−5 |
| Johannesburg · South Africa | Africa/Johannesburg | UTC+2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
- Chicago is 7h behind Johannesburg. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −8h and −7h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −8h and −7h.
- When is the best time to call Johannesburg from Chicago?
- Between 09:00 and 10:00 in Chicago, which is 16:00 to 17:00 in Johannesburg.