Time Difference between Shanghai and Johannesburg

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

Shanghai 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 Shanghai.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Shanghai and Johannesburg 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.