South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
SAST is UTC+2. Current South Africa Standard Time and when SAST applies.
South Africa Standard Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
SAST does not change for daylight saving time
About SAST
- Full Name
- South Africa Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- SAST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+2
- South Africa Standard Time is on
- Standard Time (SAST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — SAST is UTC+2 all year
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is UTC+2 all year. South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini do not observe daylight saving time, so SAST matches Central European Summer Time in the European summer and is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
Where SAST is used
SAST all year (no DST)
- South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria), Lesotho and Eswatini
Major Cities in South Africa Standard Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
SAST vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| SAST to CAT | Same time | Same time |
| SAST to EAT | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| SAST to CET | -1 hour | Same time |
| SAST to GMT | -2 hours | -2 hours |
| SAST to UTC | -2 hours | -2 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
SAST FAQs
What is SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is UTC+2 all year. South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini do not observe daylight saving time, so SAST matches Central European Summer Time in the European summer and is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
What is the UTC offset of SAST?
SAST is always UTC+2 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays at UTC+2 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is SAST used all year?
These places use UTC+2 all year without daylight saving time: South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria), Lesotho and Eswatini.