SAST to PST Time Converter

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

Johannesburg · South Africa Standard Time
00:18:32
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
15:18:32
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

Convert a specific time

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

SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 SAST and PST meet?

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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.
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 17:00–18:00 SAST (08:00–09:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour SAST to PST conversion table

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

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
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

Sun today in Johannesburg and Los Angeles

Johannesburg
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
17:32
Solar noon
12:05
Daylight
10h 53m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:45
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 49m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SAST and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 9 hours behind 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 PST observe daylight saving time?+
SAST: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SAST and PST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 SAST (08:00–09:00 PST).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Johannesburg?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Johannesburg (SAST), it is 03:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SAST and PST?+
SAST maps to "Africa/Johannesburg" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Johannesburg (SAST) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 9 hours behind SAST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SAST and PST?+
SAST is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between SAST and PST is 17:00–18:00 SAST.