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SAST Time Now

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) · UTC+2

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

SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET (Central European 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 05:17 · Sunset 18:25

Daylight 13h 08m · Solar noon 11:51

Time in SAST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from SAST
New York Tue7 hours behind
Los Angeles Tue10 hours behind
London Tue2 hours behind
Paris Tue1 hour behind
Dubai Tue2 hours ahead
Mumbai Wed3.5 hours ahead
Singapore Wed6 hours ahead
Tokyo Wed7 hours ahead
Sydney Wed9 hours ahead
São Paulo Tue5 hours behind
Chicago Tue8 hours behind

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.

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.