Time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne
Johannesburg is 8h behind Melbourne. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −9h and −8h during the year.
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Melbourne
Australia
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 working day in Johannesburg does not overlap one in Melbourne at all — somebody has to take the call outside office hours.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg · South Africa | Africa/Johannesburg | UTC+2 |
| Melbourne · Australia | Australia/Melbourne | UTC+10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne?
- Johannesburg is 8h behind Melbourne. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between −9h and −8h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Melbourne change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between −9h and −8h.
- When is the best time to call Melbourne from Johannesburg?
- There is no overlap between standard working days, so one side has to call early or late.