Time Difference: Guangzhou vs Johannesburg

Live comparison of current time in Guangzhou, China and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Guangzhou, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
6 hours behind
Johannesburg, South Africa
09:05:00AM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Guangzhou and Johannesburg

Guangzhou, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Johannesburg, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?

Guangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Johannesburg uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Guangzhou to Johannesburg?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.