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SAST to KST Converter

KST is 7 hours ahead of SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Time Diff
7h ahead
SAST
UTC+2
KST
UTC+9
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM SAST (1h)

SAST to KST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in KST

SAST to KST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
SAST KST
12:00 AM 7:00 AM
1:00 AM 8:00 AM
2:00 AM 9:00 AM
3:00 AM 10:00 AM
4:00 AM 11:00 AM
5:00 AM 12:00 PM
6:00 AM 1:00 PM
7:00 AM 2:00 PM
8:00 AM 3:00 PM
9:00 AM 4:00 PM
10:00 AM 5:00 PM
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
12:00 PM 7:00 PM
1:00 PM 8:00 PM
2:00 PM 9:00 PM
3:00 PM 10:00 PM
4:00 PM 11:00 PM
5:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
6:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 6:00 AM +1d

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Korea Standard Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Korea Standard Time (KST) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. KST is 7 hours ahead of SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea.

When converting from SAST to KST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 4:00 PM KST, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 7:00 PM KST, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 12:00 AM KST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SAST and KST

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and KST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 7 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. KST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+9 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is 7 hours ahead of South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 7:00 PM in KST.
How do I convert SAST to KST?
To convert SAST to KST, add 7 hours to the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 4:00 PM KST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or KST observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between SAST and KST?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and KST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in SAST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in KST.
Is SAST ahead or behind KST?
SAST (UTC+2) is 7 hours behind KST (UTC+9). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while KST corresponds to Asia/Seoul.

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