SAST to AEST Time Converter

AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST right now. 9:00 AM in SAST is 6:00 PM in AEST.

Time now: SAST and AEST

🌐 South Africa Standard Time (SAST)2:02 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+02:00
🌐 Australian Eastern Time11:02 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+11:00

AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

SAST to AEST conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

SASTAEST
12:00 AM9:00 AM
1:00 AM10:00 AM
2:00 AM11:00 AM
3:00 AM12:00 PM
4:00 AM1:00 PM
5:00 AM2:00 PM
6:00 AM3:00 PM
7:00 AM4:00 PM
8:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
10:00 AM7:00 PM
11:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
1:00 PM10:00 PM
2:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
4:00 PM1:00 AMnext day
5:00 PM2:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM3:00 AMnext day
7:00 PM4:00 AMnext day
8:00 PM5:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM6:00 AMnext day
10:00 PM7:00 AMnext day
11:00 PM8:00 AMnext day

Best time to meet between SAST and AEST

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 – 1:00 PM SAST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST

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 SAST and AEST change?

Yes. Right now AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 8 hours ahead of SAST from then (it was 9 hours before).
  • Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST from then (it was 8 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in SAST is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in AEST.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in AEST is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in SAST.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SAST and AEST?

AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 hours at some times of the year and 9 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert SAST to AEST?

Add 9 hours to the SAST time to get the AEST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in SAST is 6:00 PM in AEST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in AEST?

It is 11:02 AM in AEST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:02 AM in SAST.

Does the time difference between SAST and AEST change during the year?

Yes. Right now AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: AEST moves its clocks back. AEST is 8 hours ahead of SAST from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: AEST moves its clocks forward. AEST is 9 hours ahead of SAST from then (it was 8 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between SAST and AEST?

The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM SAST = 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM AEST.

What does AEST mean?

Sydney and Melbourne use AEST (UTC+10:00) in winter and AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer. Brisbane stays on AEST all year.