Chengdu ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Chengdu time).
Sync Chengdu and Johannesburg easily. Chengdu is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Chengdu 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
15:42 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
Syncing between Chengdu and Johannesburg is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Chengdu Business Pulse
- Culture Known for a better work-life balance than the coast. "Lively and relaxed".
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Chengdu business is famous for being done over local tea or spicy Sichuan food; if on a video call, keep the atmosphere warm and friendly. Personal rapport is more important here than in the high-pressure coastal cities like Shenzhen.
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 | Chengdu | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | China | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 30.57, 104.07 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 16,500,000 | 6,198,000 |