South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is a time zone that is UTC +2:00, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. It is used in South Africa and remains consistent throughout the year.
Current Time in SAST
CURRENT SAST TIME
00:00:00 SAST
Quick Facts
- Time Standard: South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
- Offset: UTC +02:00
- Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
- Used By: South Africa
- Also Known As: SAST
Time Difference From SAST
South Africa Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Examples:
- New York: SAST −7 hours (−6 during DST)
- London: SAST +2 hours (or +1 during DST)
- Sydney: SAST +8 hours (or +9 during DST)
Daylight Saving Time
South Africa Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains the same throughout the year.
Best Time to Call
SAST is ideal for coordinating between Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia.
For example:
12:00 SAST may correspond to morning in Europe and evening in Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SAST stand for?
SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time.
Does South Africa use daylight saving time?
No, South Africa does not observe DST.
Is SAST the same as CAT?
Yes, SAST and Central Africa Time (CAT) both use UTC +2.
Where SAST Is Used
South Africa Standard Time is used in:
