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SAST to ART Converter

ART is 5 hours behind SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current ART Time
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America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Time Diff
5h behind
SAST
UTC+2
ART
UTC-3
Overlapping hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM SAST (3h)

SAST to ART Conversion Table

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

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

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Argentina Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Argentina Time (ART) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. ART is 5 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while ART is UTC-3, used in Argentina.

When converting from SAST to ART, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 4:00 AM ART, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 7:00 AM ART, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 12:00 PM ART. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SAST and ART

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and ART, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 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

SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. ART does not observe DST, staying at UTC-3 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and ART?
Argentina Time (ART) is 5 hours behind South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 7:00 AM in ART.
How do I convert SAST to ART?
To convert SAST to ART, subtract 5 hours from the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 4:00 AM ART. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or ART observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ART 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 SAST and ART?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and ART is during overlapping business hours. If you are in SAST, 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 ART.
Is SAST ahead or behind ART?
SAST (UTC+2) is 5 hours ahead of ART (UTC-3). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while ART corresponds to America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.

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