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Time difference between Dubai and Johannesburg

Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai

Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is UTC+4 · Johannesburg, South Africa is UTC+2 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Dubai does not change its clocks and Johannesburg does not change its clocks — so 2 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 6 hours — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Johannesburg.

Dubai to Johannesburg, hour by hour

DubaiJohannesburg
12:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

On the usual gap of 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 2 hours behind Dubai for most of the year. The gap never changes: Dubai does not change its clocks and Johannesburg does not change its clocks.

Is Johannesburg ahead of Dubai?

No — Johannesburg is 2 hours behind. Dubai is UTC+4 and Johannesburg is UTC+2 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Dubai in Johannesburg?

7:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Dubai and Johannesburg meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in Dubai, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Johannesburg.

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