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SAST to HST Converter

HST is 12 hours behind SAST

Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Time Diff
12h behind
SAST
UTC+2
HST
UTC-10

SAST to HST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting South Africa Standard Time to Hawaii Standard Time

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST) are separated by a 12 hours time difference. HST is 12 hours behind SAST. SAST is UTC+2, used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, while HST is UTC-10, used in United States.

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

Scheduling Across SAST and HST

For professionals scheduling meetings between SAST and HST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 12 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. 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. HST does not observe DST, staying at UTC-10 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is 12 hours behind South Africa Standard Time (SAST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in SAST, it is 12:00 AM in HST.
How do I convert SAST to HST?
To convert SAST to HST, subtract 12 hours from the SAST time. For example, 9:00 AM SAST is 9:00 PM HST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does SAST or HST observe Daylight Saving Time?
SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HST 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 HST?
The best time to schedule a call between SAST and HST 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 HST.
Is SAST ahead or behind HST?
SAST (UTC+2) is 12 hours ahead of HST (UTC-10). SAST corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg, while HST corresponds to Pacific/Honolulu.

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