Johannesburg ↔ Nanjing
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Nanjing easily. Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Nanjing. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (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
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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 Johannesburg and Nanjing is challenging due to the 6 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Nanjing Business Pulse
- Culture Cultural and educational center. Professional and somewhat conservative.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Nanjing business culture is more conservative and formal than in Shanghai. Maintain a respectful, steady tone. Education and long-term relationships are highly valued, so avoid being overly aggressive in your initial approach.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Johannesburg | Nanjing |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | South Africa | China |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 32.06, 118.80 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 9,500,000 |