Time difference between South Africa and Japan: 7 hours
South Africa
UTC+2
--:--:--
Japan
UTC+9
--:--:--
South Africa is 7 hours behind Japan
Best time for a call or meeting
South Africa 09:00–11:00 = Japan 16:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Africa | Japan |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 |
| 18:00 | 01:00 |
| 19:00 | 02:00 |
| 20:00 | 03:00 |
| 21:00 | 04:00 |
| 22:00 | 05:00 |
| 23:00 | 06:00 |
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 South Africa and Japan?
South Africa is 7 hours behind Japan. When it is 12:00 noon in South Africa, it is 19:00 in Japan.
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?
South Africa 09:00–11:00 = Japan 16:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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