Highlighted rows fall within 09:00–18:00 in both places: 8 shared working hours.
How many hours is CET behind SAST?
As abbreviations, SAST is always 1 hour ahead of CET: CET is UTC+1 and SAST is UTC+2. To convert, add 1 hours.
When the CET to SAST time difference changes
For most of the year SAST and CET show the same time. From 25 October to 31 December 2026, SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
Dates
SAST vs CET
Length
25 October 2026 to 31 December 2026
1 hour ahead
68 days
1 January 2027 to 27 March 2027
1 hour ahead
86 days
28 March 2027 to 30 October 2027
same time
217 days
31 October 2027 to 31 December 2027
1 hour ahead
62 days
Best time for a meeting between CET and SAST
When SAST and CET show the same time: 8 shared office hours, 09:00 to 17:00 in CET (09:00 to 17:00 in SAST).
When SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET: 7 shared office hours, 09:00 to 16:00 in CET (10:00 to 17:00 in SAST).
Frequently asked questions about CET and SAST time
How many hours ahead is SAST of CET?
SAST (UTC+2) is 1 hour ahead of CET (UTC+1).
Does the time difference between CET and SAST change?
Yes. It is usually same time, but changes when one side moves its clocks: 1 hour ahead from 25 October to 31 December 2026; 1 hour ahead from 1 January to 27 March 2027.