AEST to SAST Converter
SAST is 9 hours behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 12:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 9 hours behind AEDT at the moment. To convert AEST to SAST, subtract 9 hours from the AEST time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 12:00 AM SAST.
AEST (Australian Eastern Time) is used in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT; Queensland (Brisbane) all year. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Queensland stays on AEST all year. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is not in force right now: New South Wales is currently on AEDT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say AEDT.
AEST to SAST time conversion table
AEST to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AEST | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AEDT | 3:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM AEDT | 4:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM AEDT | 5:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM AEDT | 6:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM AEDT | 7:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM AEDT | 8:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM AEDT | 9:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM AEDT | 10:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM AEDT | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM AEDT | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 10:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 11:00 AM AEDT | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 12:00 PM AEDT | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 1:00 PM AEDT | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 2:00 PM AEDT | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 3:00 PM AEDT | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 4:00 PM AEDT | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 5:00 PM AEDT | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM AEDT | 9:00 AM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM AEDT | 10:00 AM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM AEDT | 11:00 AM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM AEDT | 12:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM AEDT | 1:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM AEDT | 2:00 PM SAST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AEST to SAST
Subtract 9 hours from the AEST time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 12:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 4:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AEST and SAST
The time difference between AEST and SAST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: SAST is 9 hours behind of AEST.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: SAST is 8 hours behind of AEST.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: SAST is 9 hours behind of AEST.
AEST and SAST during daylight saving time
- AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AEST and SAST
AEST and SAST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 10:00 PM SAST.
AEST to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between AEST and SAST?
Right now SAST is 9 hours behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AEST in SAST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 12:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) AEST in SAST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 3:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind AEST?
SAST is 9 hours behind AEDT, so it is earlier in SAST than in AEST.
Does AEST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AEST next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between AEST and SAST?
AEST and SAST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM AEDT, which is 10:00 PM SAST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.