CET to SAST Time Converter
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET right now. 9:00 AM in CET is 10:00 AM in SAST.
Time now: CET and SAST
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
CET to SAST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| CET | SAST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between CET and SAST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM SAST
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between CET and SAST change?
Yes. Right now SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. SAST has the same time as CET from then (it was 1 hour before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET from then (it was zero before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in CET is 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in SAST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in SAST is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in CET.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and SAST?
SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 0 hours at some times of the year and 1 hour at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert CET to SAST?
Add 1 hour to the CET time to get the SAST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in CET is 10:00 AM in SAST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in SAST?
It is 2:01 AM in SAST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:01 AM in CET.
Does the time difference between CET and SAST change during the year?
Yes. Right now SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: CET moves its clocks forward. SAST has the same time as CET from then (it was 1 hour before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: CET moves its clocks back. SAST is 1 hour ahead of CET from then (it was zero before).
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and SAST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET = 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM SAST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does CET mean?
Central European Time is CET (UTC+01:00) in winter and CEST (UTC+02:00) in summer.