IST to SAST Time Converter
SAST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. 9:00 AM in IST is 5:30 AM in SAST.
Time now: IST and SAST
SAST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
IST to SAST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| IST | SAST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
IST to SAST time chart: 6 PM, 7:30 PM and every half hour
The gap stays the same all year.
| IST | SAST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:30 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:30 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet between IST and SAST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST = 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM SAST
Does the time difference between IST and SAST change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so SAST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM in SAST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in SAST is 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM in IST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and SAST?
SAST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert IST to SAST?
Subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get the SAST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in IST is 5:30 AM in SAST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in SAST?
It is 2:00 AM in SAST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:30 AM in IST.
Does the time difference between IST and SAST change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so SAST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST all year.
What is 6 PM IST in SAST?
6 PM IST is 2:30 PM in SAST all year. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 7:30 PM IST in SAST?
7:30 PM IST is 4:00 PM in SAST all year. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and SAST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST = 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM SAST. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.
What does IST mean?
IST here means India Standard Time (UTC+05:30). India does not use daylight saving time. (The letters IST are also used for Irish and Israel time.)