Johannesburg to Columbus time converter

Columbus is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 3:00 AM in Columbus.

Johannesburg SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Columbus EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Johannesburg
South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2
Columbus
Ohio, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Johannesburg to Columbus conversion table

Every hour of today in Johannesburg and the matching time in Columbus. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

JohannesburgColumbus
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Columbus).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Johannesburg and Columbus switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -6h

Distance

Johannesburg and Columbus are 13,570 km (8,432 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Columbus?

Columbus is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.

What time is it in Columbus when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?

When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 3:00 AM in Columbus.

When is the best time to call Columbus from Johannesburg?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Columbus).

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Columbus change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.