Time Difference between Chicago and Johannesburg
Chicago (UTC-6) → Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
Johannesburg
South Africa
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 15:00 in Johannesburg
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Johannesburg◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
13,983 km
Est. Flight Time
~17.5h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
14:00
Johannesburg
09:00
Chicago
17:00
Johannesburg
12:00
Chicago
20:00
Johannesburg
15:00
Chicago
23:00
Johannesburg
18:00
Chicago
02:00
Johannesburg (+1)
21:00
Chicago
05:00
Johannesburg (+1)
00:00
Chicago
08:00
Johannesburg
03:00
Chicago
11:00
Johannesburg
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Johannesburg
Chicago, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa are separated by a time difference of 8 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 8 hours later in Johannesburg.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago 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
Due to the 8 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg is approximately 13,983 km. A direct flight typically takes around 17.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.