Offset
The time difference between Johannesburg and Macau is 6 hours.
Johannesburg (SAST) is behind Macau (GMT+8).
SAST: UTC+2
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Johannesburg nor Macau is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Johannesburg (3 PM–5 PM in Macau).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Johannesburg (4:00 PM Macau).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Macau uses China Standard Time. To call Macao, dial +853.
Macau is approximately 6,600 miles east of Johannesburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Johannesburg | Macau | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Johannesburg nor Macau observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 32m
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 13h 28m
Daylight overlap: 6h 18m — 6:52 AM–1:10 PM in Johannesburg (12:52 PM–7:10 PM in Macau). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Airports in China Standard Time
- MFM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Macau?
- 9:00 am Johannesburg is 3:00 pm Macau.
- What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Macau?
- 12:00 pm Johannesburg is 6:00 pm Macau.
- What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Macau?
- 12:30 pm Johannesburg is 6:30 pm Macau.
- What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Macau?
- 2:00 pm Johannesburg is 8:00 pm Macau.
- What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Macau?
- 5:00 pm Johannesburg is 11:00 pm Macau.
- What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Macau?
- 11:30 pm Johannesburg is 5:30 am Macau, the next day.