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