Israel to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 1 hour behind Israel. When it is 9:00 AM in Israel, it is 8:00 AM in South Africa.

Israel IDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Israel
Thu, Oct 22
IDTUTC+3
South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Israel to South Africa conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Israel (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in South Africa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 26, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Israel and South Africa?

South Africa is 1 hour behind Israel.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Israel, it is 8:00 AM in South Africa.

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

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Israel (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in South Africa).

Does the time difference between Israel 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.