Offset
The time difference between Argentina Time and South Africa Time is 5 hours.
Argentina Time (ART) is behind South Africa Time (SAST).
ART: UTC-3
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Argentina Time nor South Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Argentina Time (2 PM–5 PM in South Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Argentina Time (3:00 PM South Africa Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Argentina Time is also known as ART. To call Argentina, dial +54.
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
South Africa Time is approximately 5,050 miles east of Argentina Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| ART | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Argentina Time nor South Africa Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
Daylight overlap: 4h 29m — 7:55 AM–12:24 PM in Argentina Time (12:55 PM–5:24 PM in South Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Argentina Time
Cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am ART in SAST?
- 9:00 am ART is 2:00 pm SAST.
- What is 12:00 pm ART in SAST?
- 12:00 pm ART is 5:00 pm SAST.
- What is 12:30 pm ART in SAST?
- 12:30 pm ART is 5:30 pm SAST.
- What is 2:00 pm ART in SAST?
- 2:00 pm ART is 7:00 pm SAST.
- What is 5:00 pm ART in SAST?
- 5:00 pm ART is 10:00 pm SAST.
- What is 11:30 pm ART in SAST?
- 11:30 pm ART is 4:30 am SAST, the next day.