Time Difference: Johannesburg vs London
Johannesburg
10:06:23 AM SAST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1h
1h
London
9:06:23 AM BST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Quick Reference
- Johannesburg
- SAST (GMT+2)
No Daylight Saving Time
- London
- BST (GMT+1)
GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?
- London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
- When is the best time to call from Johannesburg to London?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Johannesburg uses SAST and London uses BST.