KST to SAST Converter
SAST is 7 hours behind KST. 9:00 AM KST = 2:00 AM SAST.
SAST is 7 hours behind KST. To convert KST to SAST, subtract 7 hours from the KST time: 9:00 AM KST = 2:00 AM SAST.
KST (Korea Time) is used in South Korea. SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
KST to SAST time conversion table
KST to SAST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| KST | SAST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM KST | 5:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM KST | 6:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM KST | 7:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM KST | 8:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM KST | 9:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM KST | 10:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM KST | 11:00 PM SAST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM KST | 12:00 AM SAST | night |
| 8:00 AM KST | 1:00 AM SAST | night |
| 9:00 AM KST | 2:00 AM SAST | night |
| 10:00 AM KST | 3:00 AM SAST | night |
| 11:00 AM KST | 4:00 AM SAST | night |
| 12:00 PM KST | 5:00 AM SAST | night |
| 1:00 PM KST | 6:00 AM SAST | — |
| 2:00 PM KST | 7:00 AM SAST | — |
| 3:00 PM KST | 8:00 AM SAST | — |
| 4:00 PM KST | 9:00 AM SAST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM KST | 10:00 AM SAST | — |
| 6:00 PM KST | 11:00 AM SAST | — |
| 7:00 PM KST | 12:00 PM SAST | — |
| 8:00 PM KST | 1:00 PM SAST | — |
| 9:00 PM KST | 2:00 PM SAST | — |
| 10:00 PM KST | 3:00 PM SAST | — |
| 11:00 PM KST | 4:00 PM SAST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert KST to SAST
Subtract 7 hours from the KST time to get SAST.
Example: 9:00 AM KST = 2:00 AM SAST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM KST = 6:00 PM SAST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between KST and SAST
The time difference between KST and SAST is 7 hours all year – SAST is behind KST.
KST and SAST during daylight saving time
- KST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+9 all year.
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
Best time for a meeting between KST and SAST
KST and SAST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
KST to SAST FAQ
What is the time difference between KST and SAST?
SAST is 7 hours behind KST all year. 9:00 AM KST = 2:00 AM SAST.
What is 9 AM KST in SAST?
9:00 AM KST is 2:00 AM SAST.
What is 12 PM (noon) KST in SAST?
12:00 PM KST is 5:00 AM SAST.
Is SAST ahead of or behind KST?
SAST is 7 hours behind KST, so it is earlier in SAST than in KST.
Does KST change for daylight saving time?
No. KST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between KST and SAST?
KST and SAST share 1 hour of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM KST lands between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM SAST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.