South Africa to Sydney time converter

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of South Africa. When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.

South Africa SAST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

South Africa
Fri, Oct 16
SASTUTC+2
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to Sydney conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in South Africa (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +9h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +8h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +9h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and Sydney?

Sydney is 9 hours ahead of South Africa.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in South Africa (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between South Africa and Sydney change?

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