Offset
There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Rome.
Johannesburg (SAST) is currently the same time as Rome (CEST).
SAST: UTC+2
CEST: UTC+2
Rome is currently observing daylight saving time; Johannesburg is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Johannesburg (9 AM–5 PM in Rome).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Johannesburg (1:00 PM Rome).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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
Italy
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Liberation DaySat, Apr 25
- International Workers DayFri, May 1
- Republic DayTue, Jun 2
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- St. Francis of Assisi's DaySun, Oct 4
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Rome uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Italy, dial +39.
Rome is approximately 4,800 miles north of Johannesburg.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Johannesburg | Rome | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Rome observes daylight saving time; Johannesburg does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Rome transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
- Sunrise
- 5:37 AM
- Sunset
- 8:42 PM
- Day length
- 15h 5m
Daylight overlap: 10h 34m — 6:50 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg (6:50 AM–5:24 PM in Rome). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa Time
Other cities in Central European 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 Central European Time
- CIA
- FCO
- BGY
- LIN
- MXP
- NAP
- FLR
- TSF
- VCE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Rome?
- 9:00 am Johannesburg is 9:00 am Rome.
- What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Rome?
- 12:00 pm Johannesburg is 12:00 pm Rome.
- What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Rome?
- 12:30 pm Johannesburg is 12:30 pm Rome.
- What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Rome?
- 2:00 pm Johannesburg is 2:00 pm Rome.
- What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Rome?
- 5:00 pm Johannesburg is 5:00 pm Rome.
- What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Rome?
- 11:30 pm Johannesburg is 11:30 pm Rome.