Johannesburg vs Dubai
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Johannesburg (South Africa) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Time difference is currently 2 hours.
South Africa
Johannesburg
11:43 PM
UTC+02:00 · GMT+2
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
1:43 AM
UTC+04:00 · GMT+4
Best overlap
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Johannesburg time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 5:00–9:00
- Johannesburg7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Dubai9:00 AM–12:00 PM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Johannesburg | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
About
About the Johannesburg–Dubai time difference
The time difference is currently 2 hours. Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00) while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Dubai?
The current time difference between Johannesburg and Dubai is 2 hours. Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+02:00) and Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+04:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Johannesburg and Dubai?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Johannesburg time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 5:00–9:00.
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Dubai change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.