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SAST to HKT Converter

HKT is 6 hours ahead of SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Time Diff
6h ahead
SAST
UTC+2
HKT
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM SAST (2h)

SAST to HKT Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in HKT

SAST to HKT time conversion table showing all 24 hours
SAST HKT
12:00 AM 6:00 AM
1:00 AM 7:00 AM
2:00 AM 8:00 AM
3:00 AM 9:00 AM
4:00 AM 10:00 AM
5:00 AM 11:00 AM
6:00 AM 12:00 PM
7:00 AM 1:00 PM
8:00 AM 2:00 PM
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
11:00 AM 5:00 PM
12:00 PM 6:00 PM
1:00 PM 7:00 PM
2:00 PM 8:00 PM
3:00 PM 9:00 PM
4:00 PM 10:00 PM
5:00 PM 11:00 PM
6:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
7:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 5:00 AM +1d

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Hong Kong Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Hong Kong Time (HKT) are separated by a 6 hours time difference. HKT is 6 hours ahead of SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China.

When converting from SAST to HKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM SAST equals 3:00 PM HKT, 12:00 PM noon SAST equals 6:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM SAST equals 11:00 PM HKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across SAST and HKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and HKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 6 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+2 year-round. HKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 6 hours ahead of South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 6:00 PM in HKT.
How do I convert SAST to HKT?
To convert SAST to HKT, add 6 hours to the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 3:00 PM HKT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or HKT observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HKT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between SAST and HKT?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and HKT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in SAST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in HKT.
Is SAST ahead or behind HKT?
SAST (UTC+2) is 6 hours behind HKT (UTC+8). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while HKT corresponds to Asia/Hong_Kong.

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