Time Difference between Beijing and Johannesburg

Beijing, China and Johannesburg, South Africa are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Beijing, it's 6 hours earlier in Johannesburg.

Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Beijing.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Beijing and Johannesburg is approximately 11,706 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.