Johannesburg ↔ Lyon
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Lyon easily. Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lyon. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Johannesburg 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
17:07 GMT+9
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New York City
03:07 EST
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London
08:07 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
Lyon Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional but innovative. Values both industrial heritage and world-class gastronomy.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Never call between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM; the lunch break is strictly for dining and networking. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically the best for reaching senior leaders. Business culture is formal and values long-term personal trust.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Johannesburg | Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Europe/Paris |
| Country | South Africa | France |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 45.76, 4.84 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 513,000 |