Time zone meeting planner
Johannesburg and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones
Johannesburg and Tokyo are 7 hours apart (Tokyo ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
The gap between Johannesburg and Tokyo is constant all year: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Johannesburg lands at 4 PM in Tokyo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Clock changes to plan around
- Johannesburg does not change clocks.
- Tokyo does not change clocks.
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
- 21 September — Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day
- 22 September — Tokyo: National Holiday
- 23 September — Tokyo: Autumnal Equinox Day
- 12 October — Tokyo: Sports 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 Tokyo
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Johannesburg is 4 PM in Tokyo (UTC+2 against UTC+9). Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Johannesburg or Tokyo change clocks first?
Neither Johannesburg nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time.
Is there a public holiday in Johannesburg or Tokyo soon?
Johannesburg: Heritage Day on 24 September. Tokyo: Respect for the Aged Day on 21 September.