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CAT to SAST Converter

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Central Africa Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central Africa TimeCAT
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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South Africa TimeSAST
Africa · UTC+2
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Offset

There is no time difference between Central Africa Time and South Africa Time.

Same time

Central Africa Time (CAT) is currently the same time as South Africa Time (SAST).

CAT: UTC+2

SAST: UTC+2

Neither Central Africa Time nor South Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Central Africa Time (9 AM–5 PM in South Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central Africa Time (1:00 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.

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

Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.

South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.

South Africa Time is approximately 600 miles south of Central Africa Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CATSASTDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Central Africa 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

Central Africa Time
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Day length
11h 6m
South Africa Time
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 34m

Daylight overlap: 10h 34m — 6:50 AM–5:24 PM in Central Africa Time (6:50 AM–5:24 PM in South Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central Africa Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Africa Time

  • HRE

Airports in South Africa Time

  • HLA
  • JNB
  • CPT
  • DUR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CAT in SAST?
9:00 am CAT is 9:00 am SAST.
What is 12:00 pm CAT in SAST?
12:00 pm CAT is 12:00 pm SAST.
What is 12:30 pm CAT in SAST?
12:30 pm CAT is 12:30 pm SAST.
What is 2:00 pm CAT in SAST?
2:00 pm CAT is 2:00 pm SAST.
What is 5:00 pm CAT in SAST?
5:00 pm CAT is 5:00 pm SAST.
What is 11:30 pm CAT in SAST?
11:30 pm CAT is 11:30 pm SAST.