Offset
The time difference between East Africa Time and South Africa Time is 1 hour.
East Africa Time (EAT) is ahead of South Africa Time (SAST).
EAT: UTC+3
SAST: UTC+2
Neither East Africa Time nor South Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in East Africa Time (9 AM–4 PM in South Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM East Africa Time (12:00 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.
Kenya
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
- Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
- Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
- Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
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
East Africa Time is also known as EAT. To call Kenya, dial +254.
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
South Africa Time is approximately 1,800 miles south of East Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| EAT | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither East 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
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
Daylight overlap: 10h 34m — 7:50 AM–6:24 PM in East 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 East Africa Time
Cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am EAT in SAST?
- 9:00 am EAT is 8:00 am SAST.
- What is 12:00 pm EAT in SAST?
- 12:00 pm EAT is 11:00 am SAST.
- What is 12:30 pm EAT in SAST?
- 12:30 pm EAT is 11:30 am SAST.
- What is 2:00 pm EAT in SAST?
- 2:00 pm EAT is 1:00 pm SAST.
- What is 5:00 pm EAT in SAST?
- 5:00 pm EAT is 4:00 pm SAST.
- What is 11:30 pm EAT in SAST?
- 11:30 pm EAT is 10:30 pm SAST.