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TRT to SAST Converter

SAST is 1 hour behind TRT

Current TRT Time
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Europe/Istanbul
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Time Diff
1h behind
TRT
UTC+3
SAST
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM TRT (7h)

TRT to SAST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Turkey Time to South Africa Standard Time

Turkey Time (TRT) and South Africa Standard Time (SAST) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. SAST is 1 hour behind TRT. TRT is UTC+3, used in Turkey, while SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho.

When converting from TRT to SAST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM TRT equals 8:00 AM SAST, 12:00 PM noon TRT equals 11:00 AM SAST, and 5:00 PM TRT equals 4:00 PM SAST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across TRT and SAST

For professionals scheduling meetings between TRT 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 1 hour 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between TRT and SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 1 hour behind Turkey Time (TRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in TRT, it is 11:00 AM in SAST.
How do I convert TRT to SAST?
To convert TRT to SAST, subtract 1 hour from the TRT time. For example, 9:00 AM TRT is 8:00 AM SAST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does TRT or SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
TRT 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 TRT and SAST?
The best time to schedule a call between TRT and SAST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in TRT, 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 TRT ahead or behind SAST?
TRT (UTC+3) is 1 hour ahead of SAST (UTC+2). TRT corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul, while SAST corresponds to Africa/Johannesburg.

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