SAST – South Africa Standard Time

UTC+2 • No DST • 1 IANA zone

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
SAST
Full Name
South Africa Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving
No

IANA Zones: Africa/Johannesburg

Cities in SAST (6)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SAST stand for?

SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time. It is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in SAST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current SAST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for SAST?

SAST (South Africa Standard Time) has an offset of UTC+2 from UTC.

Does SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What countries use SAST?

Cities in the SAST time zone include Johannesburg, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Durban, South Africa; Pretoria, South Africa; Maseru, Lesotho.

How do I convert SAST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert SAST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to SAST?

The IANA time zones for SAST include: Africa/Johannesburg.

What is the difference between SAST and UTC?

SAST is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

How many major cities are in the SAST zone?

BuddyClock lists 6 major cities in the SAST time zone.