πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga ↔ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Johannesburg

Riga is usually 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. Riga observes daylight saving time and Johannesburg does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

Sunrise 4:35 AMSunset 10:21 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:57 AMSunset 5:28 PM(local)

Riga: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
RigaUTC+3
JohannesburgUTC+2

πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga

Dialing code+371
Population742,572
Coordinates56.95Β°N, 24.11Β°E
Elevation6 m

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Johannesburg

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

Best time for a call: 10:00–18:00 in RigaAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riga and Johannesburg?
Riga is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. 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 Riga and Johannesburg?
The best window to call is 10:00–18:00 Riga 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 Riga and Johannesburg change?
Because at least one of Riga and Johannesburg 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).