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Best time to call South Africa
South Africa business hours are 9 AM–6 PM South Africa Time, Monday–Friday. From UK, call 7:00 AM–4:00 PM your time.
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- South Africa (Johannesburg)
Business hours are 9 AM–6 PM local time on working days.
Best time to call South Africa from the UK
Your local time, inside South Africa business hours and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
From UK (London)
7:00 AM–4:00 PMMonday–Friday
Best time to call South Africa from the US
Your local time, inside South Africa business hours and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
From Eastern (New York)
7:00 AM–12:00 PMMonday–FridayFrom Central (Chicago)
7:00 AM–11:00 AMMonday–FridayFrom Mountain (Denver)
7:00 AM–10:00 AMMonday–FridayFrom Pacific (Los Angeles)
7:00 AM–9:00 AMMonday–Friday
Best time to call South Africa from India
Your local time, inside South Africa business hours and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
From India (IST)
12:30 PM–9:30 PMMonday–Friday
Best time to call South Africa from the UAE
Your local time, inside South Africa business hours and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
From UAE (Dubai)
11:00 AM–8:00 PMMonday–Friday
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us anytime.
What are business hours in South Africa?Most offices work 9 AM–6 PM local time, Monday–Friday. South Africa (Johannesburg) is South Africa Time · GMT+2.
Is it OK to call South Africa on the weekend?Avoid it for work calls. The work week in South Africa is Monday–Friday, so the windows above already skip weekend days on the South Africa side, even when that's a weekday for you.
Does South Africa use daylight saving time?No. South Africa keeps the same time all year. The windows still shift by an hour if your own country changes its clocks.
How are these call times worked out?A good time is when South Africa is inside 9 AM–6 PM on a working day and it's between 7 AM and 10 PM for you. Times include today's daylight saving rules on both sides.
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