South Africa to Israel time converter

Israel is 1 hour ahead of South Africa. When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 10:00 AM in Israel.

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Israel IDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

South Africa to Israel conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 26, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and Israel?

Israel is 1 hour ahead of South Africa.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 10:00 AM in Israel.

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

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

Does the time difference between South Africa and Israel change?

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