Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

JohannesburgSão Paulo

Sunrise 6:53 AMSunset 5:36 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 5:40 PM(local)

JohannesburgUTC+2
São PauloUTC-3

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

Dialing code+27
Population9,418,183
Coordinates26.20°S, 28.04°E
Elevation1,767 m

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Dialing code+55
Population12,400,232
Coordinates23.55°S, 46.64°W
Elevation769 m

Best time for a call: 14:00–18:00 in JohannesburgAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and São Paulo?
Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Johannesburg and São Paulo?
The best window to call is 14:00–18:00 Johannesburg time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Johannesburg and São Paulo change?
It doesn't — neither Johannesburg nor São Paulo observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.