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