Johannesburg to Lota time converter
Lota is 5 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 4:00 AM in Lota.
Johannesburg SAST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Lota CLST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:38 PM in Johannesburg, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Johannesburg to Lota conversion table
Every hour of today in Johannesburg and the matching time in Lota. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Johannesburg | Lota |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Lota).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Johannesburg and Lota switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -6h
- Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Johannesburg and Lota are 9,195 km (5,714 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lota?
Lota is 5 hours behind Johannesburg.
What time is it in Lota when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?
When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 4:00 AM in Lota.
When is the best time to call Lota from Johannesburg?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Lota).
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Lota change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.