AEST to SAST Time — Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time

SAST is currently 8 hours behind AEST.

On Clockjumper, AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10 — the winter time in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April those states move to AEDT (UTC+11). Queensland stays on AEST all year and does not observe daylight saving.

Around January SAST is 9 hours behind AEST. Around July it is 8 hours behind AEST. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Is SAST ahead of or behind AEST right now?

SAST is currently 8 hours behind AEST.

What is the current AEST to SAST time difference?

Right now the gap is 8 hours — SAST is 8 hours behind AEST.

Does the AEST → SAST offset change during the year?

Yes. Around January SAST is 9 hours behind AEST; around July it is 8 hours behind AEST. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Does AEST observe daylight saving time?

AEST is itself the daylight-saving form. Australian Eastern Standard Time is in force at UTC+10 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on AEDT (UTC+11).

Does SAST observe daylight saving time?

No — South Africa Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.

What time is 3 AM AEST in SAST?

3:00 AM AEST is 7:00 PM (previous day) SAST.

What time is 8 AM AEST in SAST?

8:00 AM AEST is 12:00 AM SAST.

What time is 9 AM AEST in SAST?

9:00 AM AEST is 1:00 AM SAST.

What time is 10 AM AEST in SAST?

10:00 AM AEST is 2:00 AM SAST.

What time is 11 AM AEST in SAST?

11:00 AM AEST is 3:00 AM SAST.

What time is 12 PM (noon) AEST in SAST?

12:00 PM AEST is 4:00 AM SAST.

What time is 2 PM AEST in SAST?

2:00 PM AEST is 6:00 AM SAST.

What time is 3 PM AEST in SAST?

3:00 PM AEST is 7:00 AM SAST.

What time is 4 PM AEST in SAST?

4:00 PM AEST is 8:00 AM SAST.

What time is 5 PM AEST in SAST?

5:00 PM AEST is 9:00 AM SAST.

What time is 9 PM AEST in SAST?

9:00 PM AEST is 1:00 PM SAST.

What time is 10 PM AEST in SAST?

10:00 PM AEST is 2:00 PM SAST.

When is the best time to schedule a call between AEST and SAST?

AEST and SAST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.

What time zone does AEST refer to?

AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time (IANA: Australia/Sydney).

What time zone does SAST refer to?

SAST refers to South Africa Standard Time (IANA: Africa/Johannesburg).

Is AEST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "AEST"?

On Clockjumper, AEST refers to Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10 — the winter time in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April those states move to AEDT (UTC+11). Queensland stays on AEST all year and does not observe daylight saving.

• SAST to AEST
• AEDT to AEST
• CET to SAST
• AEST to AEDT
• CST to SAST
• AEST to CDT
• EST to SAST
• AEST to CET
• GMT to SAST
• AEST to CST
• IST to SAST
• AEST to EDT
• KST to SAST
• AEST to EST
• London to SAST

• About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) →
• About SAST (South Africa Standard Time) →
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• Research: how daylight saving shifts workday overlap →