Guadalajara ↔ Johannesburg
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Guadalajara time).
Sync Guadalajara and Johannesburg easily. Guadalajara is 8 hours behind Johannesburg. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Guadalajara 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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17:08 GMT+9
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New York City
03:08 EST
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London
08:08 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Guadalajara and Johannesburg is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Guadalajara Business Pulse
- Culture The "Silicon Valley of Mexico." Innovative, creative, and professional.
- Lunch Break 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call during the 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM lunch window. Best times are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Guadalajara is a major tech and design hub; the vibe is professional but creative. Relationship building and a polite, engaged tone are essential for successful partnerships.
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 | Guadalajara | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | Mexico | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 20.66, -103.35 | -26.20, 28.05 |
| Population | 1,495,000 | 6,198,000 |