Time zone meeting planner
Johannesburg and London: plan a meeting across time zones
Johannesburg and London are 1 hours apart (Johannesburg ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Johannesburg is 1 hours ahead of London. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 28 March: Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of London
- 29 March to 24 October: Johannesburg is 1 hours ahead of London
- 25 October to 31 December: Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of London
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 10 AM in Johannesburg lands at 9 AM in London — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Johannesburg does not change clocks.
- London changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
Upcoming public holidays
- 24 September — Johannesburg: Heritage Day
- 16 December — Johannesburg: Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December — Johannesburg: Christmas Day
- 26 December — Johannesburg: Day of Goodwill
- 25 December — London: Christmas Day
- 26 December — London: Boxing Day
- 28 December — London: Boxing Day (observed)
- 1 January 2027 — London: 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 Johannesburg and London
What time is it in London when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Johannesburg is 8 AM in London (UTC+2 against UTC+1). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Johannesburg or London change clocks first?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time; London does, so the gap shifts when London changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in Johannesburg or London soon?
Johannesburg: Heritage Day on 24 September. London: Christmas Day on 25 December.