Offset
There is no time difference between Lyon and Johannesburg.
Lyon (CEST) is currently the same time as Johannesburg (SAST).
CEST: UTC+2
SAST: UTC+2
Lyon is currently observing daylight saving time; Johannesburg is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Lyon (9 AM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Lyon (1:00 PM Johannesburg).
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.
France
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
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
Lyon uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call France, dial +33.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 5,200 miles south of Lyon.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lyon | Johannesburg | 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
Lyon observes daylight saving time; Johannesburg does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Lyon 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
- 5:52 AM
- Sunset
- 9:29 PM
- Day length
- 15h 36m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 10h 33m — 6:51 AM–5:24 PM in Lyon (6:51 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Other cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Lyon is 9:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Lyon is 12:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Lyon is 12:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Lyon is 2:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Lyon is 5:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Lyon in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Lyon is 11:30 pm Johannesburg.