Question 1

What is the time difference between SAST and GMT?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 2 hours behind South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert SAST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

To convert SAST to GMT, subtract 2 hours from the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 7:00 AM GMT.

Question 3

What time is it in GMT when it's noon in SAST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in SAST, it's 10:00 AM in GMT. GMT is 2 hours behind SAST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is GMT from SAST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is 2 hours behind SAST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in SAST, it's 7:00 AM in GMT.

Question 5

Is GMT ahead or behind SAST?

Accepted Answer

GMT is behind SAST by 2 hours. Clocks in GMT show an earlier time than SAST.

Question 6

Does SAST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, South Africa Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to BST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from SAST to GMT?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between SAST and GMT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in GMT?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Greenwich Mean Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between SAST and GMT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do SAST and GMT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, SAST and GMT never show the same time. However, because GMT observes daylight saving time and SAST does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

South Africa Standard Time (SAST)	Period	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 AM	Night	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
2:00 AM	Night	12:00 AM	Night
3:00 AM	Night	1:00 AM	Night
4:00 AM	Night	2:00 AM	Night
5:00 AM	Night	3:00 AM	Night
6:00 AM	Morning	4:00 AM	Night
7:00 AM	Morning	5:00 AM	Night
8:00 AM	Morning	6:00 AM	Morning
9:00 AM	Business	7:00 AM	Morning
10:00 AM	Business	8:00 AM	Morning
11:00 AM	Business	9:00 AM	Business
12:00 PM	Business	10:00 AM	Business
1:00 PM	Business	11:00 AM	Business
2:00 PM	Business	12:00 PM	Business
3:00 PM	Business	1:00 PM	Business
4:00 PM	Business	2:00 PM	Business
5:00 PM	Business	3:00 PM	Business
6:00 PM	Evening	4:00 PM	Business
7:00 PM	Evening	5:00 PM	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	6:00 PM	Evening
9:00 PM	Evening	7:00 PM	Evening
10:00 PM	Evening	8:00 PM	Evening
11:00 PM	Evening	9:00 PM	Evening

SAST to GMT Converter

Timezone Details

24-Hour Overview

SAST to GMT Conversion Table

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Conversions

Cities in These Timezones

SAST Cities

GMT Cities

More Tools

Learn More