Canada to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 6 hours ahead of Canada. When it is 9:00 AM in Canada, it is 3:00 PM in South Africa.

Canada EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Canada
Ottawa
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Canada to South Africa conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Canada (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Canada and South Africa?

South Africa is 6 hours ahead of Canada.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Canada, it is 3:00 PM in South Africa.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Canada (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Does the time difference between Canada 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.