Time zone meeting planner
Dubai and Johannesburg: plan a meeting across time zones
Dubai and Johannesburg are 2 hours apart (Dubai ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Dubai and Johannesburg is constant all year: Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 11 AM in Dubai lands at 9 AM in Johannesburg — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Dubai and JohannesburgClock changes to plan around
- Dubai does not change clocks.
- Johannesburg does not change clocks.
Upcoming public holidays
- 2 December — Dubai: National Day
- 3 December — Dubai: National Day
- 1 January 2027 — Dubai: New Year's Day
- 9 March 2027 — Dubai: Eid al-Fitr
- 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
- 1 January 2027 — Johannesburg: New Year's Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Dubai and Johannesburg
When is the best time to meet between Dubai and Johannesburg?
Aim for 11 AM in Dubai, which is 9 AM in Johannesburg. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
What time is it in Johannesburg when it is 9 AM in Dubai?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Dubai is 7 AM in Johannesburg (UTC+4 against UTC+2). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Dubai or Johannesburg change clocks first?
Neither Dubai nor Johannesburg observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Dubai or Johannesburg soon?
Dubai: National Day on 2 December. Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation on 16 December.