Offset
The time difference between Montevideo and Johannesburg is 5 hours.
Montevideo (UYT) is behind Johannesburg (SAST).
UYT: UTC-3
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Montevideo nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Montevideo (2 PM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Montevideo (3:00 PM Johannesburg).
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.
Uruguay
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Children's DayTue, Jan 6
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Landing of the 33 Patriots DaySun, Apr 19
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Battle of Las PiedrasMon, May 18
- Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again DayFri, Jun 19
- Constitution DaySat, Jul 18
- Independence DayTue, Aug 25
- Day of the raceMon, Oct 12
- Deceased ones dayMon, Nov 2
- 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
Montevideo uses Uruguay Time (UYT). To call Uruguay, dial +598.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 4,900 miles east of Montevideo.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Montevideo | Johannesburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Montevideo nor Johannesburg 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
- 7:48 AM
- Sunset
- 5:41 PM
- Day length
- 9h 52m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 4h 36m — 7:48 AM–12:24 PM in Montevideo (12:48 PM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg). 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 Uruguay Time
- MVD
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Montevideo is 2:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Montevideo is 5:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Montevideo is 5:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Montevideo is 7:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Montevideo is 10:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Montevideo in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Montevideo is 4:30 am Johannesburg, the next day.