Casablanca×Johannesburg
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Casablanca, it's that in Johannesburg.
When it's 8:00 am in Casablanca, it's 9:00 am in Johannesburg — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Casablanca, it's 11:00 am in Johannesburg — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Casablanca, it's 1:00 pm in Johannesburg — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Casablanca, it's 4:00 pm in Johannesburg — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Casablanca, it's 6:00 pm in Johannesburg — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Casablanca, it's 10:00 pm in Johannesburg — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Casablanca uses the MAD (د.م.) and Johannesburg uses the ZAR (R). Language shifts too — Arabic in Casablanca, Afrikaans in Johannesburg. Be careful behind the wheel: Casablanca drives on the right, Johannesburg on the left.
- Country
- Morocco
- Capital
- Rabat
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD · د.م.)
- Language
- Arabic, Berber
- Calling code
- +212
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- South Africa
- Capital
- Pretoria
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR · R)
- Language
- Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Calling code
- +27
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Casablanca and Johannesburg?
Casablanca is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. Casablanca runs on GMT+1 and Johannesburg on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Casablanca, what time is it in Johannesburg?
10:00 am in Casablanca is 11:00 am in Johannesburg on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Casablanca, what time is it in Johannesburg?
3:00 pm in Casablanca is 4:00 pm in Johannesburg on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Casablanca from Johannesburg?
About 7,638 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 29m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Casablanca and Johannesburg use?
Casablanca uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD, د.م.); Johannesburg uses the South African rand (ZAR, R). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Casablanca from Johannesburg?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +212, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Casablanca and Johannesburg?
Casablanca primarily speaks Arabic, Berber; Johannesburg speaks Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Casablanca and Johannesburg drive on the same side of the road?
No. Morocco drives on the right, South Africa on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.