Australia to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 9 hours behind Australia. When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 12:00 AM in South Africa.

Australia AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Australia
Canberra
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11
South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2-9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Australia to South Africa conversion table

Every hour of today in Australia and the matching time in South Africa. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Australia (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in South Africa): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Australia and South Africa switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -9h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -8h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -9h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Australia and South Africa?

South Africa is 9 hours behind Australia.

What time is it in South Africa when it is 9 AM in Australia?

When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 12:00 AM in South Africa.

When is the best time to call South Africa from Australia?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Australia (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in South Africa): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Australia and South Africa change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.