World Timezones

NST to SAST Converter

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Newfoundland Time2:05 amFri, Jun 5
Newfoundland TimeNDT
North America · UTC-2:30
2:05 amFri, Jun 5
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South Africa TimeSAST
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Newfoundland Time and South Africa Time is 4.5 hours.

4.5 hours

Newfoundland Time (NDT) is behind South Africa Time (SAST).

NDT: UTC-2:30

SAST: UTC+2

Newfoundland Time is currently observing daylight saving time; South Africa Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Newfoundland Time (1 PM–5 PM in South Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Newfoundland Time (3:30 PM South Africa Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving 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.

Canada

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Victoria DayMon, May 18
  • Canada DayWed, Jul 1
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
  • ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
  • 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

Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.

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

South Africa Time is approximately 7,150 miles southeast of Newfoundland Time.

Quick reference

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

NSTSASTDay
12:00 am4:30 amSame day
1:00 am5:30 amSame day
2:00 am6:30 amSame day
3:00 am7:30 amSame day
4:00 am8:30 amSame day
5:00 am9:30 amSame day
6:00 am10:30 amSame day
7:00 am11:30 amSame day
8:00 am12:30 pmSame day
9:00 am1:30 pmSame day
10:00 am2:30 pmSame day
11:00 am3:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
9:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm2:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm3:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Newfoundland Time observes daylight saving time; South Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Newfoundland Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from NDT to NST.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Newfoundland Time
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Day length
15h 48m
South Africa Time
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 34m

Daylight overlap: 7h 48m — 5:06 AM–12:54 PM in Newfoundland Time (9:36 AM–5:24 PM in South Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in South Africa Time

  • HLA
  • JNB
  • CPT
  • DUR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am NST in SAST?
9:00 am NST is 1:30 pm SAST.
What is 12:00 pm NST in SAST?
12:00 pm NST is 4:30 pm SAST.
What is 12:30 pm NST in SAST?
12:30 pm NST is 5:00 pm SAST.
What is 2:00 pm NST in SAST?
2:00 pm NST is 6:30 pm SAST.
What is 5:00 pm NST in SAST?
5:00 pm NST is 9:30 pm SAST.
What is 11:30 pm NST in SAST?
11:30 pm NST is 4:00 am SAST, the next day.