Time-zone abbreviation
SAST — South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time, two hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2). South Africa does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is the same year-round.
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Current time in South Africa Standard Time
5:32 AM
Friday, Jul 3
Africa/Johannesburg
Quick facts
- Standard offset
- UTC+2 (SAST)
- Daylight saving
- Not observed — offset stays the same year-round
- Next clock change
- None scheduled in the next 12 months for South Africa Standard Time
- Where it's used
- Used year-round throughout South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
Cities in South Africa Standard Time
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SAST stand for?
- SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time.
- What is the UTC offset of SAST?
- South Africa Standard Time is UTC+2 and does not change for daylight saving.
- Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
- No — South Africa Standard Time stays at UTC+2 year-round.