SAST to IST Time Converter
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of SAST right now. 9:00 AM in SAST is 12:30 PM in IST.
Time now: SAST and IST
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of SAST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
SAST to IST conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| SAST | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
SAST to IST time chart: 11 AM, 9 AM and every half hour
The gap stays the same all year.
| SAST | IST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:30 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:30 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:30 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
Best time to meet between SAST and IST
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM SAST = 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST
Does the time difference between SAST and IST change?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of SAST all year.
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in SAST is 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM in IST.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in IST is 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM in SAST.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between SAST and IST?
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of SAST right now. The gap stays the same all year, because neither changes its clocks.
How do I convert SAST to IST?
Add 3 hours 30 minutes to the SAST time to get the IST time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in SAST is 12:30 PM in IST. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in IST?
It is 5:31 AM in IST on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:01 AM in SAST.
Does the time difference between SAST and IST change during the year?
No. Neither place changes its clocks, so IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of SAST all year.
What is 11 AM SAST in IST?
11 AM SAST is 2:30 PM in IST all year. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is 9 AM SAST in IST?
9 AM SAST is 12:30 PM in IST all year. The chart on this page lists every half hour.
What is the best time for a meeting between SAST and IST?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM SAST = 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST. 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.)