UNIX Timestamp to South Africa

Convert UNIX timestamps, epoch times, and ISO dates to South Africa (SAST). Current offset: UTC+2 (SAST). South Africa Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is UTC+2 year-round.

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About South Africa

IANA Name
Africa/Johannesburg
Abbreviation
SAST
UTC Offset
UTC+2 (no DST)
Region
Africa
Major Cities
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Harare, Lusaka, Windhoek
Daylight Saving
No

Frequently asked questions

Does South Africa have daylight saving time?

No. South Africa abolished DST in 1944 and has remained on UTC+2 (SAST) year-round ever since.

Which countries share South Africa Standard Time?

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique (CAT), and Namibia all use UTC+2. Much of Central and Southern Africa shares this offset.

What is the time difference between South Africa and the UK?

South Africa is 2 hours ahead of GMT (UTC+0) in winter and 1 hour ahead of BST (UTC+1) in summer. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 7:00 AM in London (winter).

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