Offset
The time difference between Singapore Time and South Africa Time is 6 hours.
Singapore Time (SGT) is ahead of South Africa Time (SAST).
SGT: UTC+8
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Singapore Time nor South Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Singapore Time (9 AM–11 AM in South Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Singapore Time (10:00 AM South Africa 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.
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
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
Singapore Time is also known as SGT. To call Singapore, dial +65.
South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.
South Africa Time is approximately 5,400 miles southwest of Singapore Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| SGT | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Singapore Time nor South Africa 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
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
Daylight overlap: 6h 20m — 12:50 PM–7:10 PM in Singapore Time (6:50 AM–1:10 PM in South Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Singapore Time
Cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Singapore Time
- SIN
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am SGT in SAST?
- 9:00 am SGT is 3:00 am SAST.
- What is 12:00 pm SGT in SAST?
- 12:00 pm SGT is 6:00 am SAST.
- What is 12:30 pm SGT in SAST?
- 12:30 pm SGT is 6:30 am SAST.
- What is 2:00 pm SGT in SAST?
- 2:00 pm SGT is 8:00 am SAST.
- What is 5:00 pm SGT in SAST?
- 5:00 pm SGT is 11:00 am SAST.
- What is 11:30 pm SGT in SAST?
- 11:30 pm SGT is 5:30 pm SAST.