NZST to SAST Time Converter
SAST is 11 hours behind NZST right now. 9:00 AM in NZST is 10:00 PM in SAST (the day before).
Time now: NZST and SAST
SAST is 11 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 11 hours at some times of the year and 10 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
NZST to SAST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| NZST | SAST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
Best time to meet between NZST and SAST
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM NZST = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM SAST
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM NZST = 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 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 NZST and SAST change?
Yes. Right now SAST is 11 hours behind NZST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. SAST is 10 hours behind NZST from then (it was 11 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. SAST is 11 hours behind NZST from then (it was 10 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in NZST is 10:00 PM (previous day) to 7:00 AM in SAST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in SAST is 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day) in NZST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between NZST and SAST?
SAST is 11 hours behind NZST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 11 hours at some times of the year and 10 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert NZST to SAST?
Subtract 11 hours from the NZST time to get the SAST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in NZST is 10:00 PM in SAST (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in SAST?
It is 1:13 AM in SAST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:13 PM in NZST.
Does the time difference between NZST and SAST change during the year?
Yes. Right now SAST is 11 hours behind NZST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: NZST moves its clocks back. SAST is 10 hours behind NZST from then (it was 11 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: NZST moves its clocks forward. SAST is 11 hours behind NZST from then (it was 10 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between NZST and SAST?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM NZST = 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM SAST.