South Africa to Japan time converter

Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa. When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 4:00 PM in Japan.

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Japan JST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2
Japan
Thu, Oct 22
JSTUTC+9+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to Japan conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in South Africa (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Japan).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 7 hours all year.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and Japan?

Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 4:00 PM in Japan.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in South Africa (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Japan).

Does the time difference between South Africa and Japan change?

No. The difference stays 7 hours all year.