SAST — South Africa Standard Time
UTC+2
Current SAST Time
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Africa/Johannesburg
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
SAST Key Facts
- Full name: South Africa Standard Time
- Abbreviation: SAST
- UTC offset: UTC+2
- DST: Not observed
- IANA identifier: Africa/Johannesburg
- Countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini
- Major cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
Understanding SAST
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) uses a UTC offset of UTC+2, placing it 2 hours ahead of UTC. This time zone does not observe Daylight Saving Time, providing a consistent offset throughout the year.
SAST is observed across 4 countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini. Major metropolitan areas in this time zone include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, making it one of the most commercially active time zones in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SAST time?
SAST stands for South Africa Standard Time. It is UTC+2, meaning it is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What countries use SAST?
SAST (South Africa Standard Time) is used in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini. Major cities in this timezone include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
Does SAST observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, SAST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset remains UTC+2 year-round.
What is the UTC offset for SAST?
SAST has a UTC offset of UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Africa/Johannesburg.
What is SAST in military time?
In the military time zone system, SAST (UTC+2) is designated with a specific letter code. Military time zones use letters A through Z (excluding J) to represent offsets from UTC.