PST to SAST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to South Africa Standard Time (SAST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
16:18:55
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Johannesburg · South Africa Standard Time
01:18:55
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: SAST (Johannesburg)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while SAST does not. The 9-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST and SAST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 PST (17:00–18:00 SAST).

Hour-by-hour PST to SAST conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)SAST time (Johannesburg)Status
00:00 Tue09:00 TueSAST working
01:00 Tue10:00 TueSAST working
02:00 Tue11:00 TueSAST working
03:00 Tue12:00 TueSAST working
04:00 Tue13:00 TueSAST working
05:00 Tue14:00 TueSAST working
06:00 Tue15:00 TueSAST working
07:00 Tue16:00 TueSAST working
08:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue18:00 TuePST working
10:00 Tue19:00 TuePST working
11:00 Tue20:00 TuePST working
12:00 Tue21:00 TuePST working
13:00 Tue22:00 TuePST working
14:00 Tue23:00 TuePST working
15:00 Tue00:00 WedPST working
16:00 Tue01:00 WedPST working
17:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
IANA identifier
Africa/Johannesburg
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
JohannesburgCape TownDurban

Sun today in Los Angeles and Johannesburg

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m
Johannesburg
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:31
Solar noon
12:05
Daylight
10h 52m

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Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Johannesburg.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and SAST right now?+
SAST (South Africa Standard Time) is currently 9 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or SAST observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. SAST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and SAST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 PST (17:00–18:00 SAST).
What time is it in Johannesburg when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST), it is 21:00 Tue in Johannesburg (SAST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and SAST?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. SAST maps to "Africa/Johannesburg". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Johannesburg?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Johannesburg (SAST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SAST is 9 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and SAST?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and SAST is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both PST and SAST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and SAST is 08:00–09:00 PST.