Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) while Johannesburg uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2). When it's 12:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 AM in Johannesburg.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Dubai time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Johannesburg, covering South African business hours.
Dubai and Johannesburg are connected by direct Emirates flights taking about 8 hours. Both are major business hubs in their regions, with significant trade and investment flows between the UAE and South Africa.