Time difference between Johannesburg and Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the same time as Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa is UTC+2 · Amsterdam, the Netherlands is UTC+1 — 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 Johannesburg does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Johannesburg / Amsterdam clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 0 hours | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 1 hour behind | about 22 weeks |
Johannesburg stays put all year while Amsterdam moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Amsterdam's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Johannesburg's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 8 hours — 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Johannesburg, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Johannesburg to Amsterdam, hour by hour
| Johannesburg | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 0 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is the same time as Johannesburg for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Johannesburg does not change its clocks and Amsterdam goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Amsterdam ahead of Johannesburg?
Johannesburg and Amsterdam are on the same clock for most of the year — Johannesburg is UTC+2 and Amsterdam is UTC+1 on standard time, and the summer-time dates bring them together.
What time is 9 AM in Johannesburg in Amsterdam?
9:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Johannesburg and Amsterdam meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 8 hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Johannesburg, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Amsterdam.
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