South Africa
United Kingdom
Johannesburg to London Time Difference
London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg
Johannesburg vs London — At a Glance
Johannesburg to London — Hour-by-Hour
About Johannesburg and London
Johannesburg (population: 5.8M) is known for Africa's economic capital, gold mining heritage, Apartheid Museum, and Sandton. London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway.
Business Hours Overlap
As two major financial centers, Johannesburg and London share significant market-hours overlap, allowing traders and bankers to operate across both markets in real time.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Johannesburg (+27) and London (+44) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Johannesburg uses ZAR while London uses GBP. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Johannesburg and London share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Johannesburg and London visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
London, United Kingdom is 1 hour behind Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2) and London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Johannesburg, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Johannesburg, it's 11:00 AM in London.
What is the best time to call London from Johannesburg?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call London anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Johannesburg time).
What currency does London use?
London, United Kingdom uses GBP. Johannesburg uses ZAR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in London?
The primary language in London is English. Johannesburg also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial London from Johannesburg?
To call London from Johannesburg, dial your international access code followed by +44 and the local number. Johannesburg uses country code +27 and London uses +44.
