🇿🇦 Johannesburg ↔ 🇨🇭 Zurich

Johannesburg and Zurich usually keep the same time. Zurich observes daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 5:26 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:31 AMSunset 9:27 PM(local)

Zurich: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
JohannesburgUTC+2
ZurichUTC+2

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇨🇭 Zurich

Dialing code+41
Population415,367
Coordinates47.37°N, 8.55°E
Elevation429 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–18:00 in JohannesburgAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Zurich?
Johannesburg and Zurich are in the same time. 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 Zurich?
The best window to call is 09:00–18:00 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 Zurich change?
Because at least one of Johannesburg and Zurich observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).