United Kingdom
South Africa
London to Johannesburg Time Difference
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London
London vs Johannesburg — At a Glance
London to Johannesburg — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Johannesburg
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Johannesburg (population: 5.8M) is known for Africa's economic capital, gold mining heritage, Apartheid Museum, and Sandton.
Business Hours Overlap
As two major financial centers, London and Johannesburg share significant market-hours overlap, allowing traders and bankers to operate across both markets in real time.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Johannesburg (+27) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Johannesburg uses ZAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London and Johannesburg share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Johannesburg visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg, South Africa is 1 hour ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Johannesburg.
What is the best time to call Johannesburg from London?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Johannesburg anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Johannesburg use?
Johannesburg, South Africa uses ZAR. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Johannesburg?
The primary languages in Johannesburg are English, Zulu, Afrikaans. London also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Johannesburg from London?
To call Johannesburg from London, dial your international access code followed by +27 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Johannesburg uses +27.
