Offset
The time difference between South Africa Time and Argentina Time is 5 hours.
South Africa Time (SAST) is ahead of Argentina Time (ART).
SAST: UTC+2
ART: UTC-3
Neither South Africa Time nor Argentina Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in South Africa Time (9 AM–12 PM in Argentina Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM South Africa Time (10:00 AM Argentina 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
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
About these zones
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
Argentina Time is also known as ART. To call Argentina, dial +54.
Argentina Time is approximately 5,050 miles southwest of South Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SAST | ART | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither South Africa Time nor Argentina 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
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
Daylight overlap: 4h 29m — 12:55 PM–5:24 PM in South Africa Time (7:55 AM–12:24 PM in Argentina Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in South Africa Time
Cities in Argentina Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SAST in ART?
- 9:00 am SAST is 4:00 am ART.
- What is 12:00 pm SAST in ART?
- 12:00 pm SAST is 7:00 am ART.
- What is 12:30 pm SAST in ART?
- 12:30 pm SAST is 7:30 am ART.
- What is 2:00 pm SAST in ART?
- 2:00 pm SAST is 9:00 am ART.
- What is 5:00 pm SAST in ART?
- 5:00 pm SAST is 12:00 pm ART.
- What is 11:30 pm SAST in ART?
- 11:30 pm SAST is 6:30 pm ART.