Time Difference between Johannesburg and Shanghai

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

Johannesburg operates on Africa/Johannesburg timezone, while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai. 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 early morning in Johannesburg.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Johannesburg and Shanghai is approximately 11,780 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.