Time Difference Between Johannesburg and Los Angeles

Johannesburg is 9h 0m ahead of Los Angeles. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Johannesburg, South Africa
6:09:58AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+2

Los Angeles, United States
9:09:58PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-7 · PDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Johannesburg fall between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Los Angeles behind Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 9h 0m ahead of Los Angeles. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Johannesburg and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Johannesburg does not observe daylight saving time, and Los Angeles observes it. Because of that, the gap is 10h 0m for part of the year and 9h 0m for the rest.