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SAST Time Now

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time zone
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed
Sunrise / sunset
05:11 / 18:33

SAST is in use right now in South Africa Time (UTC+2).

SAST is 8 hours ahead of CST (Central Standard Time).

SAST time zone

South Africa Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

IANA: Africa/Johannesburg · UTC+2

Daylight saving time in SAST

SAST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+2 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in SAST today

Sunrise 05:11 · Sunset 18:33

Daylight 13h 22m · Solar noon 11:52

What time zone is SAST in?

SAST is on South Africa Time (SAST, UTC+2). The IANA identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.

Does SAST observe daylight saving time?

No. SAST keeps UTC+2 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in SAST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from SAST
New York Fri7 hours behind
Los Angeles Fri10 hours behind
London Sat2 hours behind
Paris Sat1 hour behind
Dubai Sat2 hours ahead
Mumbai Sat3.5 hours ahead
Singapore Sat6 hours ahead
Tokyo Sat7 hours ahead
Sydney Sat9 hours ahead
São Paulo Fri5 hours behind
Chicago Fri8 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for SAST

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Frequently asked questions about SAST

What time zone is SAST in?
South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2; IANA zone Africa/Johannesburg.
Does SAST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+2 all year.