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SAST to UTC Converter

UTC is 2 hours behind SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Time Diff
2h behind
SAST
UTC+2
UTC
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM SAST (6h)

SAST to UTC Conversion Table

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

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

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are separated by a 2 hours time difference. UTC is 2 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while UTC is UTC+0.

When converting from SAST to UTC, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 7:00 AM UTC, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 10:00 AM UTC, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 3:00 PM UTC. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SAST and UTC

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and UTC, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 2 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. UTC does not observe DST, staying at UTC+0 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and UTC?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 2 hours behind South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 10:00 AM in UTC.
How do I convert SAST to UTC?
To convert SAST to UTC, subtract 2 hours from the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 7:00 AM UTC. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or UTC observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC 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 UTC?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and UTC 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 UTC.
Is SAST ahead or behind UTC?
SAST (UTC+2) is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while UTC corresponds to Etc/UTC.

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