Offset
The time difference between Reykjavík and Johannesburg is 2 hours.
Reykjavík (GMT) is behind Johannesburg (SAST).
GMT: UTC
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Reykjavík nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Reykjavík (11 AM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Reykjavík (2:00 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.
Iceland
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- First Day of SummerThu, Apr 23
- May DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Icelandic National DayWed, Jun 17
- Commerce DayMon, Aug 3
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
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
Reykjavík uses Greenwich Mean Time. To call Iceland, dial +354.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 6,800 miles southeast of Reykjavík.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Reykjavík | Johannesburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Reykjavík 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
- 3:08 AM
- Sunset
- 11:47 PM
- Day length
- 20h 38m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 10h 33m — 4:51 AM–3:24 PM in Reykjavík (6:51 AM–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 Greenwich Mean Time
- KEF
- RKV
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Reykjavík is 11:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Reykjavík is 2:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Reykjavík is 2:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Reykjavík is 4:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Reykjavík is 7:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Reykjavík in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Reykjavík is 1:30 am Johannesburg, the next day.