SAST to PST Converter
PST is 10 hours behind SAST. 9:00 AM SAST = 11:00 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 10 hours behind SAST at the moment. To convert SAST to PST, subtract 10 hours from the SAST time: 9:00 AM SAST = 11:00 PM PST (previous day).
SAST (South Africa Time) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini. PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
SAST to PST time conversion table
SAST to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| SAST | PST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 |
| SAST | PST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| SAST | PST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
Conversion table from SAST to PST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in PST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert SAST to PST
Subtract 10 hours from the SAST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM SAST = 11:00 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM SAST = 3:00 PM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between SAST and PST
The time difference between SAST and PST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 10 hours behind of SAST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 9 hours behind of SAST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 10 hours behind of SAST.
SAST and PST during daylight saving time
- SAST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+2 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between SAST and PST
SAST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM SAST, which is 9:00 PM PST.
SAST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between SAST and PST?
Right now PST is 10 hours behind SAST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM SAST in PST?
9:00 AM SAST is 11:00 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) SAST in PST?
12:00 PM SAST is 2:00 AM PST.
Is PST ahead of or behind SAST?
PST is 10 hours behind SAST, so it is earlier in PST than in SAST.
Does SAST change for daylight saving time?
No. SAST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between SAST and PST?
SAST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM SAST, which is 9:00 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.