South Africa to Ireland time converter

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

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ireland IST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2
Ireland
Wed, Oct 21
ISTUTC+1-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to Ireland conversion table

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

South AfricaIreland
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 South Africa (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Ireland).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and Ireland?

Ireland is 1 hour behind South Africa.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between South Africa and Ireland change?

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