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KST to SAST Converter

SAST is 7 hours behind KST

Current KST Time
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Asia/Seoul
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Time Diff
7h behind
KST
UTC+9
SAST
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM KST (1h)

KST to SAST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in SAST

KST to SAST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
KST SAST
12:00 AM 5:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 6:00 PM -1d
2:00 AM 7:00 PM -1d
3:00 AM 8:00 PM -1d
4:00 AM 9:00 PM -1d
5:00 AM 10:00 PM -1d
6:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
7:00 AM 12:00 AM
8:00 AM 1:00 AM
9:00 AM 2:00 AM
10:00 AM 3:00 AM
11:00 AM 4:00 AM
12:00 PM 5:00 AM
1:00 PM 6:00 AM
2:00 PM 7:00 AM
3:00 PM 8:00 AM
4:00 PM 9:00 AM
5:00 PM 10:00 AM
6:00 PM 11:00 AM
7:00 PM 12:00 PM
8:00 PM 1:00 PM
9:00 PM 2:00 PM
10:00 PM 3:00 PM
11:00 PM 4:00 PM

Converting Korea Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time

Korea Standard Time (KST) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. SAST is 7 hours behind KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho.

When converting from KST to SAST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 2:00 AM SAST, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 5:00 AM SAST, and 5:00 PM KST equals 10:00 AM SAST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across KST and SAST

For professionals scheduling meetings between KST and SAST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 7 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. SAST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+2 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between KST and SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 7 hours behind Korea Standard Time (KST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in KST, it is 5:00 AM in SAST.
How do I convert KST to SAST?
To convert KST to SAST, subtract 7 hours from the KST time. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 2:00 AM SAST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does KST or SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between KST and SAST?
The best time to schedule a call between KST and SAST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in KST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in SAST.
Is KST ahead or behind SAST?
KST (UTC+9) is 7 hours ahead of SAST (UTC+2). KST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Seoul, while SAST corresponds to Africa/Johannesburg.

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