Offset
The time difference between South Africa Time and Singapore Time is 6 hours.
South Africa Time (SAST) is behind Singapore Time (SGT).
SAST: UTC+2
SGT: UTC+8
Neither South Africa Time nor Singapore 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 Singapore Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM South Africa Time (4:00 PM Singapore 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
Singapore
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Chinese New YearWed, Feb 18
- Hari Raya PuasaFri, Mar 20
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- National DayMon, Aug 10
- DeepavaliMon, Nov 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
Singapore Time is also known as SGT. To call Singapore, dial +65.
Singapore Time is approximately 5,400 miles east of South Africa Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SAST | SGT | 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 Singapore 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
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
Daylight overlap: 6h 20m — 6:50 AM–1:10 PM in South Africa Time (12:50 PM–7:10 PM in Singapore Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in South Africa Time
Cities in Singapore 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 Singapore Time
- SIN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SAST in SGT?
- 9:00 am SAST is 3:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:00 pm SAST in SGT?
- 12:00 pm SAST is 6:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:30 pm SAST in SGT?
- 12:30 pm SAST is 6:30 pm SGT.
- What is 2:00 pm SAST in SGT?
- 2:00 pm SAST is 8:00 pm SGT.
- What is 5:00 pm SAST in SGT?
- 5:00 pm SAST is 11:00 pm SGT.
- What is 11:30 pm SAST in SGT?
- 11:30 pm SAST is 5:30 am SGT, the next day.