Johannesburg ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 11:00 (Johannesburg time).
Sync Johannesburg and Shanghai easily. Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai. 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:07 GMT+9
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New York City
06:07 EST
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London
11:07 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Johannesburg and Shanghai 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.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Johannesburg | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | South Africa | China |
| Coordinates | -26.20, 28.05 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 6,198,000 | 29,210,000 |