Berlin ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Berlin time).
Sync Berlin and Johannesburg easily. Berlin is 1 hour behind Johannesburg. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Berlin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:42 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:42 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:42 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Berlin Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, efficient, and values privacy. Clear separation between work and personal life.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Germans value efficiency and direct communication; do not be offended by a lack of small talk. Respect the strict 9-5 (or 8-4) work day. Calling after 6:00 PM or on weekends is considered a major intrusion into private life.
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 | Berlin | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | Germany | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 52.52, 13.40 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 3,571,000 | 6,198,000 |