SAST to IST Time Converter

Convert South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3h 30m ahead.

Johannesburg · South Africa Standard Time
21:38:02
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
01:08:02
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: SAST (Johannesburg)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can SAST and IST meet?

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SAST
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Johannesburg (SAST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–13:00 SAST (12:30–16:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour SAST to IST conversion table

SAST time (Johannesburg)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Mon03:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon04:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon05:30 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon06:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon07:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon08:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon09:30 MonIST working
07:00 Mon10:30 MonIST working
08:00 Mon11:30 MonIST working
09:00 Mon12:30 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon13:30 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon14:30 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon15:30 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon16:30 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon17:30 MonSAST working
15:00 Mon18:30 MonSAST working
16:00 Mon19:30 MonSAST working
17:00 Mon20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon01:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon02:30 TueOff-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

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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Johannesburg and Mumbai

Johannesburg
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:33
Solar noon
12:05
Daylight
10h 55m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m

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Looking for local time? See time in Johannesburg or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SAST and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 3h 30m ahead SAST (South Africa Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SAST or IST observe daylight saving time?+
SAST: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SAST and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 SAST (12:30–16:30 IST), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Johannesburg?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Johannesburg (SAST), it is 15:30 Mon in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SAST and IST?+
SAST maps to "Africa/Johannesburg" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Johannesburg (SAST) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 3h 30m ahead SAST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SAST and IST?+
SAST is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 SAST and IST?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 SAST.