Johannesburg to West Des Moines Time Difference

24-Hour Comparison

Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.

Best Time to Call

On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).

• 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Johannesburg09:00 AM – 10:00 AM in West Des Moines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and West Des Moines?

West Des Moines is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. Johannesburg is currently UTC+2 and West Des Moines is UTC-5.

Is West Des Moines ahead of or behind Johannesburg?

West Des Moines is behind Johannesburg.

What is the best time to call West Des Moines from Johannesburg?

On a typical weekday, the best time is 04:00 PM–05:00 PM in Johannesburg (09:00 AM–10:00 AM in West Des Moines), when both cities are within business hours.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Johannesburg and West Des Moines?

04:00 PM–05:00 PM in Johannesburg (09:00 AM–10:00 AM in West Des Moines) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and West Des Moines change during the year?

Yes. Johannesburg and West Des Moines don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.