CET to SAST Converter
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 10:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to SAST, add 1 hour to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 10:00 AM SAST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
CET to SAST time conversion table
CET to SAST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 1:00 AM CET | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 3:00 AM CET | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 4:00 AM CET | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 5:00 AM CET | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 9:00 AM SAST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 10:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 11:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 12:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 1:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 3:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 4:00 PM SAST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CET | 5:00 PM SAST | — |
| 5:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM CET | 10:00 PM SAST | night |
| 10:00 PM CET | 11:00 PM SAST | night |
| 11:00 PM CET | 12:00 AM SAST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to SAST
Add 1 hour to the CET time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 10:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM CET = 12:00 AM SAST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and SAST
The time difference between CET 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 – 28 Mar 2026: SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: SAST and CET are on the same time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET.
CET and SAST during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and SAST
CET and SAST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CET lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
CET to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and SAST?
Right now SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in SAST?
9:00 AM CET is 10:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in SAST?
12:00 PM CET is 1:00 PM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind CET?
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET, so it is later in SAST than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
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 CET and SAST?
CET and SAST share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CET lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.