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SAST to ICT Converter

ICT is 5 hours ahead of SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current ICT Time
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Asia/Bangkok
Time Diff
5h ahead
SAST
UTC+2
ICT
UTC+7
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM SAST (3h)

SAST to ICT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Indochina Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Indochina Time (ICT) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. ICT is 5 hours ahead of SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while ICT is UTC+7, used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia.

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

Scheduling Across SAST and ICT

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and ICT, 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. ICT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+7 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is 5 hours ahead of South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 5:00 PM in ICT.
How do I convert SAST to ICT?
To convert SAST to ICT, add 5 hours to the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 2:00 PM ICT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or ICT observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. ICT 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 ICT?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and ICT 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 ICT.
Is SAST ahead or behind ICT?
SAST (UTC+2) is 5 hours behind ICT (UTC+7). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while ICT corresponds to Asia/Bangkok.

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