Time difference between Japan and South Africa: 7 hours
Japan
UTC+9
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South Africa
UTC+2
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Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa
Best time for a call or meeting
Japan 16:00–18:00 = South Africa 09:00–11:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Japan | South Africa |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 |
| 01:00 | 18:00 |
| 02:00 | 19:00 |
| 03:00 | 20:00 |
| 04:00 | 21:00 |
| 05:00 | 22:00 |
| 06:00 | 23:00 |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Japan and South Africa?
Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa. When it is 12:00 noon in Japan, it is 05:00 in South Africa.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Japan 16:00–18:00 = South Africa 09:00–11:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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