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Chicago to Johannesburg time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago right now. It is 8 hours ahead in January and 7 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM (winter) or 4:00 PM (summer) in Johannesburg.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Johannesburg time table

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

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Johannesburg does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+2 all year.

Best time to call Johannesburg, South Africa from Chicago

  • January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–2:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM–10:00 PM in Johannesburg).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Chicago (4:00 PM–5:00 PM in Johannesburg).

Johannesburg vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York7 hours ahead6 hours ahead
Chicago8 hours ahead7 hours ahead
Denver9 hours ahead8 hours ahead
Phoenix9 hours ahead9 hours ahead
Los Angeles10 hours ahead9 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago in January and 7 hours ahead in July.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Johannesburg?

4:00 AM in winter and 3:00 AM in summer.

Does Johannesburg use daylight saving time?

Johannesburg does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+2 all year.