SAST to EST Converter
EST is 7 hours behind SAST
SAST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| SAST | EST |
|---|---|
| 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 South Africa Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. EST is 7 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from SAST to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 2:00 AM EST, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 5:00 AM EST, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 10:00 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across SAST and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and EST, 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
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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.