Offset
The time difference between South Africa Time and Moscow Time is 1 hour.
South Africa Time (SAST) is behind Moscow Time (MSK).
SAST: UTC+2
MSK: UTC+3
Neither South Africa Time nor Moscow Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in South Africa Time (10 AM–5 PM in Moscow Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM South Africa Time (1:00 PM Moscow 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
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.
Moscow Time is approximately 5,700 miles north of South Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SAST | MSK | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither South Africa Time nor Moscow 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
- 3:51 AM
- Sunset
- 9:07 PM
- Day length
- 17h 17m
Daylight overlap: 10h 34m — 6:50 AM–5:24 PM in South Africa Time (7:50 AM–6:24 PM in Moscow Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in South Africa Time
Cities in Moscow 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 Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SAST in MSK?
- 9:00 am SAST is 10:00 am MSK.
- What is 12:00 pm SAST in MSK?
- 12:00 pm SAST is 1:00 pm MSK.
- What is 12:30 pm SAST in MSK?
- 12:30 pm SAST is 1:30 pm MSK.
- What is 2:00 pm SAST in MSK?
- 2:00 pm SAST is 3:00 pm MSK.
- What is 5:00 pm SAST in MSK?
- 5:00 pm SAST is 6:00 pm MSK.
- What is 11:30 pm SAST in MSK?
- 11:30 pm SAST is 12:30 am MSK, the next day.