JST to SAST Converter
SAST is 7 hours behind JST. 9:00 AM JST = 2:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 7 hours behind JST. To convert JST to SAST, subtract 7 hours from the JST time: 9:00 AM JST = 2:00 AM SAST.
JST (Japan Time) is used in Japan. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
JST to SAST time conversion table
JST to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| JST | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM JST | 5:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM JST | 6:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM JST | 7:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM JST | 8:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM JST | 9:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM JST | 10:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM JST | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM JST | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 8:00 AM JST | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 9:00 AM JST | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 10:00 AM JST | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 11:00 AM JST | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 12:00 PM JST | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 1:00 PM JST | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 2:00 PM JST | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 3:00 PM JST | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 4:00 PM JST | 9:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM JST | 10:00 AM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM JST | 11:00 AM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM JST | 12:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM JST | 1:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM JST | 2:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM JST | 3:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM JST | 4:00 PM SAST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert JST to SAST
Subtract 7 hours from the JST time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM JST = 2:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM JST = 6:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between JST and SAST
The time difference between JST and SAST is 7 hours all year – SAST is behind JST.
JST and SAST during daylight saving time
- JST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between JST and SAST
JST and SAST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
JST to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between JST and SAST?
SAST is 7 hours behind JST all year. 9:00 AM JST = 2:00 AM SAST.
What is 9 AM JST in SAST?
9:00 AM JST is 2:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) JST in SAST?
12:00 PM JST is 5:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind JST?
SAST is 7 hours behind JST, so it is earlier in SAST than in JST.
Does JST change for daylight saving time?
No. JST 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 JST and SAST?
JST and SAST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM JST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.