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.
Clock 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
- 24 September — Johannesburg: Heritage Day
- 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
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
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: Heritage Day on 24 September.