Johannesburg to Union City time converter
Union City is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 3:00 AM in Union City.
Johannesburg SAST
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Union City EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
2:12 AM in Johannesburg, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Johannesburg to Union City conversion table
Every hour of today in Johannesburg and the matching time in Union City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Johannesburg | Union City |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 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 Union City).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Johannesburg and Union City switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -6h
Distance
Johannesburg and Union City are 12,842 km (7,980 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Union City?
Union City is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
What time is it in Union City when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?
When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 3:00 AM in Union City.
When is the best time to call Union City from Johannesburg?
Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Union City).
Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Union City change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.