Chongqing ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Chongqing time).
Sync Chongqing and Johannesburg easily. Chongqing is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 15:00 and 17:00 (Chongqing 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:06 GMT+9
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New York City
06:06 EST
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London
11:06 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Chongqing and Johannesburg is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Chongqing Business Pulse
- Culture Industrial hub with a focus on manufacturing and logistics. Hardworking and direct.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM for the most productive morning calls. In this industrial hub, business is often practical and results-oriented. As with other major Chinese cities, avoid the 12-1:30 PM lunch break and major national holidays.
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 | Chongqing | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | China | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29.56, 106.55 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 17,341,000 | 6,198,000 |