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Time Difference: Johannesburg to Los Angeles

🇿🇦JohannesburgUTC+2
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🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Sun, May 31
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sat, May 30

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Time Difference
9 hours
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg
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Johannesburg vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Johannesburg (South Africa) uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone at UTC+2, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Johannesburg (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Johannesburg and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Johannesburg and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

JohannesburgLos AngelesStatus
6am9pmJohannesburg early, Los Angeles evening
7am10pmJohannesburg early, Los Angeles late evening
8am11pmJohannesburg early, Los Angeles late evening
9am12amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am1amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am2amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm3amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm4amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm5amJohannesburg working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amJohannesburg evening, Los Angeles early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmJohannesburg late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Johannesburg and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Johannesburg does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Johannesburg and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
16,674 km
Direct flight time
~20h 37m

Johannesburg and Los Angeles are 16,674 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 37m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Johannesburg is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Johannesburg ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Johannesburg is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Johannesburg?
When it's 9 AM in Johannesburg, it's 12am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Johannesburg and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Johannesburg and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Johannesburg does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Johannesburg and Los Angeles?
Johannesburg and Los Angeles are 16,674 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 37 minutes.