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Time difference between Japan and South Africa
Time difference
South Africa is 7 h behind Japan. Right now it is 15:01 in Japan and 08:01 in South Africa.
Japan vs South Africa
Japan → South Africa
- Japan
- 15:01 UTC+9:00
- South Africa
- 08:01 UTC+2:00
- Difference
- 7 h
You fly west and gain 7 h. On arrival your body clock reads 7 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between Japan and South Africa?
South Africa is 7 h behind Japan.
What time is it in South Africa now?
It is currently 08:01 in South Africa (UTC+2:00).