Time Difference Between Johannesburg and Chicago

Johannesburg is 7h 0m ahead of Chicago. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Johannesburg, South Africa
6:09:57AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+2

Chicago, United States
11:09:57PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Johannesburg fall between 2:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Chicago.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Chicago behind Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 7h 0m ahead of Chicago. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Johannesburg and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time, and Chicago observes it. Because of that, the gap is 8h 0m for part of the year and 7h 0m for the rest.