ICT to SAST Converter
SAST is 5 hours behind ICT. 9:00 AM ICT = 4:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 5 hours behind ICT. To convert ICT to SAST, subtract 5 hours from the ICT time: 9:00 AM ICT = 4:00 AM SAST.
ICT (Indochina Time) is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
ICT to SAST time conversion table
ICT to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| ICT | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM ICT | 7:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM ICT | 8:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM ICT | 9:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM ICT | 10:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM ICT | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM ICT | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 6:00 AM ICT | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 7:00 AM ICT | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 8:00 AM ICT | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 9:00 AM ICT | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 10:00 AM ICT | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 11:00 AM ICT | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 12:00 PM ICT | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 1:00 PM ICT | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 2:00 PM ICT | 9:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM ICT | 10:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM ICT | 11:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM ICT | 12:00 PM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM ICT | 1:00 PM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM ICT | 2:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM ICT | 3:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM ICT | 4:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM ICT | 5:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM ICT | 6:00 PM SAST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert ICT to SAST
Subtract 5 hours from the ICT time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM ICT = 4:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM ICT = 8:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between ICT and SAST
The time difference between ICT and SAST is 5 hours all year – SAST is behind ICT.
ICT and SAST during daylight saving time
- ICT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+7 all year.
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between ICT and SAST
ICT and SAST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
ICT to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between ICT and SAST?
SAST is 5 hours behind ICT all year. 9:00 AM ICT = 4:00 AM SAST.
What is 9 AM ICT in SAST?
9:00 AM ICT is 4:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) ICT in SAST?
12:00 PM ICT is 7:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind ICT?
SAST is 5 hours behind ICT, so it is earlier in SAST than in ICT.
Does ICT change for daylight saving time?
No. ICT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
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 ICT and SAST?
ICT and SAST share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM ICT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.