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