Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Johannesburg to Russia

+1h

Johannesburg

SASTSOURCE

South Africa · UTC+02:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Russia

MSK

UTC+03:00

HH01

MM00

13:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Johannesburg

Russia

12:00 AM

1:00 AM

2:00 AM

3:00 AM

4:00 AM

5:00 AM

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

SAST and MSK on the World Map

The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and MSK (Moscow Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

SAST Zone

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MSK Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

SAST – South Africa Standard Time

UTC+02:00

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SAST

South AfricaLesothoEswatini

Major Cities in SAST

JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaPort Elizabeth

Key Facts about SAST

•South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
•SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
•The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+02:00 year-round

Learn more about SAST on Wikipedia

MSK – Moscow Standard Time

UTC+03:00

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone for Moscow and western Russia, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in MSK

Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, western regions)

Major Cities in MSK

MoscowSt. PetersburgVolgogradNizhny NovgorodKazanSamaraRostov-on-Don

Key Facts about MSK

•All Russian train timetables use Moscow Time, regardless of location.
•Russia abolished daylight saving time in 2011.
•Moscow is the most populous city in Europe with over 12 million residents.
•MSK shares the offset with Saudi Arabia (AST) and East Africa (EAT).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round

Learn more about MSK on Wikipedia

About Johannesburg

Wikipedia

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.

Population:5.8 million

Metro:10.5 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST

Currency:ZAR (R)

Stock Exchange:JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Apartheid MuseumConstitution HillGold Reef CityMaboneng PrecinctSoweto

Did You Know?

Johannesburg is built on the world's largest gold deposit.

Learn more about SAST timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Johannesburg and Russia

Johannesburg runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. Russia runs on Moscow Standard Time (MSK) at UTC+03:00. That puts Johannesburg 1 hour ahead of Russia — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg it is 10:00 AM in Russia. Midnight in Johannesburg is 1:00 AM in Russia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Johannesburg to Russia time conversion table

Johannesburg (SAST)	Russia (MSK)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Johannesburg to Russia time

Scheduling a call from Johannesburg to Russia: a 10:00 AM start in Johannesburg lands at 11:00 AM in Russia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Johannesburg and Russia are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Johannesburg-based team with Russia contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Johannesburg and need Russia colleagues present.

About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.

About MSK (Moscow Standard Time)

Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is the time zone used in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and much of western Russia. Russia abolished DST in 2011, so MSK is observed year-round. MSK is also the reference time for Russian railways – all train schedules in Russia are given in Moscow Time regardless of the actual local time zone.

Best time to call between Johannesburg and Russia

Both Johannesburg and Russia sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Johannesburg and Russia share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Russia (SAST UTC+02:00 → MSK UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Russia?

Johannesburg (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 1 hour ahead of Russia (MSK, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +1h.

How do I convert Johannesburg time to Russia time?

Add +1h to Johannesburg local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 10:00 AM in Russia.

What time is it in Russia right now?

Russia uses MSK at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Johannesburg.

What is the best time to call Russia from Johannesburg?

Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SAST — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MSK and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Johannesburg or Russia?

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Russia. When it is 12:00 PM in Johannesburg it is 1:00 PM in Russia.

Do Johannesburg and Russia use different time zones?

Johannesburg (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while Russia (Russia) uses MSK at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and Europe/Moscow.

Does daylight saving time affect the Johannesburg–Russia difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Johannesburg and Russia is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Johannesburg's time zone?

SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.

Which countries use SAST, Johannesburg's zone?

SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.

Is there a day difference between Johannesburg and Russia?

Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Russia?

Russia is +1h from Johannesburg.

What timezone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.