Offset
The time difference between South Africa Time and Hong Kong Time is 6 hours.
South Africa Time (SAST) is behind Hong Kong Time (HKT).
SAST: UTC+2
HKT: UTC+8
Neither South Africa Time nor Hong Kong Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in South Africa Time (3 PM–5 PM in Hong Kong Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM South Africa Time (4:00 PM Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Second day of Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Third day of Lunar New YearThu, Feb 19
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Ching Ming FestivalSat, Apr 4
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DayWed, Jul 1
- Day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSat, Sep 26
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- Chung Yeung FestivalMon, Oct 19
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
Hong Kong Time is approximately 6,650 miles east of South Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SAST | HKT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither South Africa Time nor Hong Kong 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
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
Daylight overlap: 6h 16m — 6:50 AM–1:06 PM in South Africa Time (12:50 PM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in South Africa Time
Cities in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SAST in HKT?
- 9:00 am SAST is 3:00 pm HKT.
- What is 12:00 pm SAST in HKT?
- 12:00 pm SAST is 6:00 pm HKT.
- What is 12:30 pm SAST in HKT?
- 12:30 pm SAST is 6:30 pm HKT.
- What is 2:00 pm SAST in HKT?
- 2:00 pm SAST is 8:00 pm HKT.
- What is 5:00 pm SAST in HKT?
- 5:00 pm SAST is 11:00 pm HKT.
- What is 11:30 pm SAST in HKT?
- 11:30 pm SAST is 5:30 am HKT, the next day.