Johannesburg to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Johannesburg SAST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Johannesburg
South Africa
Fri, Oct 16
SASTUTC+2
Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Johannesburg to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Los Angeles): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -9h

Distance

Johannesburg and Los Angeles are 16,674 km (10,361 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Johannesburg.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?

When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Johannesburg?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Los Angeles): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Los Angeles change?

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