Johannesburg ↔ Philadelphia
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Philadelphia easily. Johannesburg is 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 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
17:08 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 Philadelphia is challenging due to the 7 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.
Philadelphia Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, direct, and values heritage and education.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Philadelphians are known for being direct and hardworking. The city is a major hub for healthcare, biotech, and research; technical expertise and clear, data-backed arguments are highly valued in professional discussions.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Johannesburg | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/New_York |
| Country | South Africa | USA |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 39.95, -75.17 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 5,800,000 |