Johannesburg to Lorain time converter

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

Johannesburg SAST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lorain EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

South Africa
Tue, Oct 20
SASTUTC+2
Ohio, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-6h
Finding your time zone…

6:55 PM in Johannesburg, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Johannesburg to Lorain conversion table

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

JohannesburgLorain
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 Lorain).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

Distance

Johannesburg and Lorain are 13,527 km (8,405 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lorain?

Lorain is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.

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

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

When is the best time to call Lorain from Johannesburg?

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

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Lorain change?

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