What time is it in SAST right now?

The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in South Africa Standard Time (SAST), following the rules of the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. It is UTC+2 at the moment.

What does SAST stand for?

SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time. It is used in South Africa.

SAST: South Africa Standard Time

South Africa Standard Time, UTC+2 right now. Used in South Africa. No daylight saving time.

SAST, South Africa Standard Time

6:29 AM:01SAST

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

UTC+2

Abbreviation: SAST
Full name: South Africa Standard Time
UTC offset now: UTC+2
Standard time: UTC+2
Daylight saving: No
Reference zone: Africa/Johannesburg
Where: South Africa

Daylight saving time in SAST

There is no daylight saving time: the offset is UTC+2 all year.

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Countries and cities on SAST

Where South Africa Standard Time is kept, with each country's largest cities in the zone.

Countries using SAST
City	Local time	Compared to SAST
South AfricaJohannesburg, Cape Town, Durban	Wed 6:29 AM	Same time
LesothoMaseru, Maputsoe, Mohale's Hoek	Wed 6:29 AM	Same time
EswatiniManzini, Mbabane, Lobamba	Wed 6:29 AM	Same time

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