South Africa to Canada time converter

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

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Canada EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

South Africa to Canada conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Africa and Canada 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 South Africa and Canada?

Canada is 6 hours behind South Africa.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between South Africa and Canada change?

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