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).