Time difference between Johannesburg and New York
Johannesburg is 6h ahead of New York. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between +6h and +7h during the year.
Johannesburg
South Africa
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New York
United States
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 day in each city overlaps for 2h. That is 15:00–17:00 in Johannesburg, which is 09:00–11:00 in New York.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg · South Africa | Africa/Johannesburg | UTC+2 |
| New York · United States | America/New_York | UTC−4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Johannesburg and New York?
- Johannesburg is 6h ahead of New York. This gap is not fixed: daylight saving time moves it between +6h and +7h during the year.
- Does the time difference between Johannesburg and New York change during the year?
- Yes. Because of daylight saving time the gap moves between +6h and +7h.
- When is the best time to call New York from Johannesburg?
- Between 15:00 and 17:00 in Johannesburg, which is 09:00 to 11:00 in New York.