Time zone meeting planner
Johannesburg and New York: plan a meeting across time zones
Johannesburg and New York are 6 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 6 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of New York
- 8 March to 31 October: Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of New York
- 1 November to 31 December: Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of New York
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 3 PM in Johannesburg lands at 9 AM in New York — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Johannesburg does not change clocks.
- New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
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
- 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
- 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
- 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — New York: Christmas 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 New York
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Johannesburg is 3 AM in New York (UTC+2 against UTC-4). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Johannesburg or New York change clocks first?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time; New York does, so the gap shifts when New York changes clocks.
Is there a public holiday in Johannesburg or New York soon?
Johannesburg: Heritage Day on 24 September. New York: Columbus Day on 12 October.