South Africa to London time converter

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

South Africa SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

London BST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
London
United Kingdom
Thu, Oct 22
BSTUTC+1-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to London conversion table

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

South AfricaLondon
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 London).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and London?

London is 1 hour behind South Africa.

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

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

When is the best time to call London 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 London).

Does the time difference between South Africa and London change?

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