South Africa to New York time converter

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

South Africa SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to New York conversion table

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

South AfricaNew York
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 New York).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind South Africa.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in South Africa?

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

When is the best time to call New York 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 New York).

Does the time difference between South Africa and New York change?

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