Austin ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Austin time).
Sync Austin and Johannesburg easily. Austin is 8 hours behind Johannesburg. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Austin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:43 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:43 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:43 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Austin and Johannesburg is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Austin Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused, casual, and energetic. The "Silicon Hills" values speed and creativity.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a casual-professional vibe (lots of tech-casual wear). Technical competence and speed are highly valued. Central Time makes it easy to sync with both US coasts. Networking is a major part of the local business culture.
Johannesburg Business Pulse
- Culture Fast-paced and competitive. The economic powerhouse of Africa.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. South African business culture is direct and professional. Be aware of "Load Shedding" (scheduled power outages) which can affect your contact's availability and connectivity; it is a common professional courtesy to check on this.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Austin | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | USA | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 30.27, -97.74 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 961,000 | 6,198,000 |