About South Africa Time
- Standard offset
- UTC+2
- Abbreviation
- SAST
- Observes DST
- No
Used in: South Africa.
Daylight saving time
South Africa Time does not observe daylight saving time — it stays at UTC+2 all year.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
Sun times at the representative location for South Africa Time.
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 34m
Major cities in South Africa Time
The current local time in these cities matches South Africa Time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is South Africa Time (SAST)?
- South Africa Time (SAST) is UTC+2 year-round — no daylight saving — a single fixed clock for the whole country.
- What is SAST in UTC?
- SAST is UTC+2, the same all year.
- Does South Africa Time observe daylight saving time?
- No. South Africa Time stays at UTC+2 year-round.