Tokyo vs Johannesburg
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Tokyo (Japan) and Johannesburg (South Africa). Time difference is currently 7 hours.
Japan
Tokyo
4:57 PM
UTC+09:00 · GMT+9
South Africa
Johannesburg
9:57 AM
UTC+02:00 · GMT+2
Best overlap
Best overlap: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Tokyo time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 5:00–9:00
- Tokyo2:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Johannesburg7:00 AM–10:00 AM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Tokyo | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
About
About the Tokyo–Johannesburg time difference
The time difference is currently 7 hours. Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00) while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
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 Tokyo and Johannesburg?
The current time difference between Tokyo and Johannesburg is 7 hours. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+09:00) and Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+02:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Tokyo and Johannesburg?
Best overlap: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Tokyo time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 5:00–9:00.
Does the time difference between Tokyo and Johannesburg 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.