Time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · Johannesburg, South Africa is UTC+2 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Johannesburg does not change its clocks.
| Chicago / Johannesburg clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 7 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 8 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
Johannesburg stays put all year while Chicago moves, so a meeting fixed in Johannesburg's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Chicago's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 1 hour — 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Chicago, the same moment as 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Chicago to Johannesburg, hour by hour
| Chicago | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 7 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Johannesburg does not change its clocks.
Is Johannesburg ahead of Chicago?
Yes — Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead. Chicago is UTC−6 and Johannesburg is UTC+2 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Johannesburg?
4:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Chicago and Johannesburg meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 1 hour: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
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