Offset
The time difference between South Africa Time and Nepal Time is 3.75 hours.
South Africa Time (SAST) is behind Nepal Time (NPT).
SAST: UTC+2
NPT: UTC+5:45
Neither South Africa Time nor Nepal Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–2 PM in South Africa Time (12 PM–5 PM in Nepal Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM South Africa Time (2:45 PM Nepal 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
About these zones
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
Nepal Time is also known as NPT. To call Nepal, dial +977.
Nepal Time is approximately 5,300 miles northeast of South Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SAST | NPT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 3:45 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 4:45 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 5:45 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 6:45 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 7:45 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 8:45 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 9:45 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 10:45 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 11:45 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 12:45 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 1:45 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 2:45 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 3:45 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 4:45 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 5:45 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 6:45 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 7:45 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 8:45 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 9:45 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 10:45 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 11:45 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 12:45 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 1:45 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 2:45 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither South Africa Time nor Nepal 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
- 5:09 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 13h 49m
Daylight overlap: 8h 22m — 6:50 AM–3:13 PM in South Africa Time (10:35 AM–6:58 PM in Nepal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in South Africa Time
Cities in Nepal 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 Nepal Time
- KTM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SAST in NPT?
- 9:00 am SAST is 12:45 pm NPT.
- What is 12:00 pm SAST in NPT?
- 12:00 pm SAST is 3:45 pm NPT.
- What is 12:30 pm SAST in NPT?
- 12:30 pm SAST is 4:15 pm NPT.
- What is 2:00 pm SAST in NPT?
- 2:00 pm SAST is 5:45 pm NPT.
- What is 5:00 pm SAST in NPT?
- 5:00 pm SAST is 8:45 pm NPT.
- What is 11:30 pm SAST in NPT?
- 11:30 pm SAST is 3:15 am NPT, the next day.