Live Synchronized Time Difference
ManilatoJohannesburgTime Difference
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Manila
Philippines (GMT+8)23:11:25UTC+8:00
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Johannesburg
South Africa (GMT+2)17:11:25UTC+2:00
Direct Distance11,004 km (6,838 miles)
Estimated Flight Time~13.4 hours
Business Overlap2 overlapping hours (9am–5pm)
Mutual Working Window: 2 Overlapping Hours
Recommended calling window between Manila and Johannesburg
Off-Peak Calling Window
Manila Time
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Johannesburg Time
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Both locations share 2 overlapping standard business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). This is the premier window for real-time video conferences, corporate calls, and instant collaboration without outside-hours disruption.
24-Hour Schedule Conversion Matrix
Compare every hour of the day between Manila and Johannesburg.
Work (9am-5pm)ShoulderSleep / Off
| Manila Time (Philippines) | Johannesburg Time (South Africa) | Status & Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00AM | 18:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 01:00AM | 19:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 02:00AM | 20:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 03:00AM | 21:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 04:00AM | 22:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 05:00AM | 23:00PM-1 day | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 06:00AM | 00:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 07:00AM | 01:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 08:00AM | 02:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 09:00AM | 03:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 10:00AM | 04:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 11:00AM | 05:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 12:00PM | 06:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 13:00PM | 07:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 14:00PM | 08:00AM | 🟡 Feasible (Shoulder Hour) |
| 15:00PM | 09:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 16:00PM | 10:00AM | 🟢 Ideal Meeting Window |
| 17:00PM | 11:00AM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 18:00PM | 12:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 19:00PM | 13:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 20:00PM | 14:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 21:00PM | 15:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 22:00PM | 16:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
| 23:00PM | 17:00PM | ⚪ Outside Work Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Manila.
What is the best time to schedule a cross-border meeting between Manila and Johannesburg?
There are 2 overlapping standard business hours (09:00 - 17:00) between Manila and Johannesburg. The optimal window is when both parties are in their core working shifts.
Does daylight saving time (DST) affect the time difference between Manila and Johannesburg?
Yes. If either Philippines or South Africa observes seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions, the offset difference shifts by one hour on scheduled transition dates.