Hours you're both awake
- 8 AM–5 PM in New York = 2 PM–11 PM in Johannesburg
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Long-distance city guides / New York and Johannesburg
New York to Johannesburg: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet
Johannesburg is 6–7 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 12 PM–2 PM in New York, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Johannesburg (when you're 6 hours apart).
New York–
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How far apart you are
12,840 km (7,978 mi)
About 16.5 hours on a non-stop flight.
Where to meet halfway
- Casablanca, Morocco: 5,801 km (3,605 mi) from New York, 7,638 km (4,746 mi) from Johannesburg
- São Paulo, Brazil: 7,686 km (4,776 mi) from New York, 7,429 km (4,616 mi) from Johannesburg
- Rome, Italy: 6,891 km (4,282 mi) from New York, 7,739 km (4,809 mi) from Johannesburg
Making New York–Johannesburg work
- New York evenings land in Johannesburg's late night or early morning, so protect one window and treat it as your appointment.
- Trade a voice note when one of you wakes up. It is waiting for the other at the end of their day.
- Keep a shared list of things to tell each other, so the call is not spent catching up on logistics.
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What is the time difference between New York and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6–7 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year.
What is the best time to call between New York and Johannesburg?
The best time to call is usually 12 PM–2 PM in New York, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Johannesburg (when you're 6 hours apart). That gives you about 9 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.
How far is New York from Johannesburg?
12,840 km (7,978 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 16.5 hours.
Where can a couple meet halfway between New York and Johannesburg?
The fairest cities to meet in are Casablanca, São Paulo, Rome. Casablanca is 5,801 km (3,605 mi) from New York and 7,638 km (4,746 mi) from Johannesburg.