Time Difference: Johannesburg vs Chongqing

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

Johannesburg, South Africa
09:05:01AM
Friday, March 27, 2026
6 hours ahead
Chongqing, China
03:05:01PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

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

About Time Difference: Johannesburg and Chongqing

Johannesburg, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+2. Chongqing, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. 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 Johannesburg and Chongqing?

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

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

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.