Chicago ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Johannesburg easily. Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Chicago time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Chicago and Johannesburg is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
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 | Chicago | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | USA | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 6,198,000 |