Johannesburg to Selma time converter

Selma is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 2:00 AM in Selma.

Johannesburg SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Selma CDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
Alabama, United States
Thu, Oct 22
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…

5:22 PM in Johannesburg, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Johannesburg to Selma conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Selma).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -7h

Distance

Johannesburg and Selma are 13,776 km (8,560 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Selma?

Selma is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 2:00 AM in Selma.

When is the best time to call Selma from Johannesburg?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Selma).

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Selma change?

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