Best meeting time: Johannesburg & Tokyo
Recommended slots for a cross-timezone call between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Tokyo (Japan). Times update live and account for Daylight Saving automatically.
South Africa
Johannesburg
5:11 PM
UTC+02:00 · GMT+2
Japan
Tokyo
12:11 AM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
Recommended windows
Recommended business-hours window
- Johannesburg
- 9:00 AM
- Tokyo
- 4:00 PM
Both Johannesburg and Tokyo are in working hours. Send the invite confidently.
Morning in Johannesburg
- Johannesburg
- 8:00 AM
- Tokyo
- 3:00 PM
Great for a focused morning standup on the Johannesburg side.
Afternoon in Tokyo
- Johannesburg
- 6:00 AM
- Tokyo
- 1:00 PM
Works when Tokyo prefers post-lunch slots and Johannesburg can take an early or late call.
Advice
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Johannesburg time (2/2 zones in business hours).
24-hour overlap
Green = both cities in business hours. Amber = one in evening. Grey = at least one asleep.
| UTC | Johannesburg | Tokyo | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 01:00 | 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 02:00 | 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Limited — one asleep |
| 03:00 | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 04:00 | 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 05:00 | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 06:00 | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 07:00 | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Excellent — both working |
| 08:00 | 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 09:00 | 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 10:00 | 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 11:00 | 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 12:00 | 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Workable — one evening |
| 13:00 | 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 14:00 | 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Limited — one asleep |
| 15:00 | 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 16:00 | 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 17:00 | 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 18:00 | 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 19:00 | 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 20:00 | 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 21:00 | 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 22:00 | 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
| 23:00 | 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Poor — both off-hours |
About
Working across 7 hours of time difference
At 7 hours apart, Johannesburg and Tokyo have a narrow overlap window — usually one or two hours where both teams are reasonably awake and at work. Treat meetings as a shared cost: alternate between early-morning (Johannesburg) and late-evening (Tokyo) slots so neither side bears the inconvenience permanently.
Daylight Saving Time can shift the gap by an hour twice a year. The North American DST window does not align with the European one, so the offset between Johannesburg and Tokyo can drift in late March and again in early November. Use this page to re-check your standing meeting on each transition.
FAQ
What's the best time for a meeting between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Johannesburg time (2/2 zones in business hours). The strongest business-hour overlap is UTC 5:00–9:00, which is Johannesburg 7:00 AM–10:00 AM and Tokyo 2:00 PM–5:00 PM locally.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Tokyo?
Johannesburg is currently UTC+02:00 and Tokyo is UTC+09:00, a difference of 7 hours. The exact gap can shift by one hour when one city switches to or from Daylight Saving Time.
Should we shift the meeting if one city changes Daylight Saving Time?
Yes — when only one of the two cities observes DST, the overlap window moves by an hour. Re-check this page in the weeks around March/April and October/November and adjust your standing meeting accordingly. The 24-hour grid below always reflects the current correct offset.
Can I schedule a daily standup that works for both Johannesburg and Tokyo?
It's tight but doable. A meeting early in Tokyo's day (around 8–9am) catches the other city at the end of theirs. Rotate the burden monthly to keep it fair.