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Time in South Africa
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SAST UTC+2
For Indian businesses and travellers, South Africa is IST is 3h 30m ahead. The entire country shares a single clock.
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa โ SAST Zone (UTC+2) IST is 3h 30m ahead
Major Cities in SAST Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Johannesburg | Gauteng | Admin | 78,60,781 | โ |
| ๐ Cape Town | Western Cape | Capital | 47,70,313 | โ |
| ๐ Pretoria | Gauteng | Capital | 28,18,100 | โ |
| Soweto | Gauteng | โ | 12,71,628 | โ |
| Gqeberha | Eastern Cape | โ | 9,67,677 | โ |
| ๐ Pietermaritzburg | KwaZulu-Natal | Admin | 8,39,327 | โ |
| Durban | KwaZulu-Natal | โ | 8,38,634 | โ |
| Rustenburg | North West | โ | 5,49,575 | โ |
| Newcastle | KwaZulu-Natal | โ | 5,07,710 | โ |
| Katlehong | Gauteng | โ | 4,67,890 | โ |
| Zebediela | Limpopo | โ | 4,48,000 | โ |
| Khayelitsha | Western Cape | โ | 3,91,749 | โ |
| Randburg | Gauteng | โ | 3,37,053 | โ |
| Roodepoort | Gauteng | โ | 3,26,416 | โ |
| Mitchells Plain | Western Cape | โ | 3,10,485 | โ |
| Paarl | Western Cape | โ | 2,94,457 | โ |
| ๐ Mahikeng | North West | Admin | 2,91,527 | โ |
| East London | Eastern Cape | โ | 2,67,007 | โ |
| Boksburg | Gauteng | โ | 2,60,321 | โ |
| ๐ Bloemfontein | Free State | Capital | 2,56,185 | โ |
| Germiston | Gauteng | โ | 2,55,863 | โ |
| Centurion | Gauteng | โ | 2,36,580 | โ |
| Sandton | Gauteng | โ | 2,22,415 | โ |
| Klerksdorp | North West | โ | 1,86,515 | โ |
| Bethelsdorp | Eastern Cape | โ | 1,82,012 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ SAST
Convert SAST to IST at common working hours
| SAST Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM | next day |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in South Africa?
South Africa currently observes SAST (UTC+2). IST is 3h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
What is the SAST to IST time difference?
SAST is UTC+2. IST is 3h 30m ahead. To convert SAST to IST, add the appropriate hours.