SAST to AKST Converter
AKST is 11 hours behind SAST
SAST to AKST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in AKST
| SAST | AKST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Converting South Africa Standard Time to Alaska Standard Time
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Alaska Standard Time (AKST) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. AKST is 11 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while AKST is UTC-9, used in United States.
When converting from SAST to AKST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 10:00 PM AKST, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 1:00 AM AKST, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 6:00 AM AKST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across SAST and AKST
For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and AKST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. AKST observes DST, switching to AKDT (UTC-8). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.