South Africa to United Kingdom time converter

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

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United Kingdom BST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2
United Kingdom
Wed, Oct 21
BSTUTC+1-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to United Kingdom conversion table

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

South AfricaUnited Kingdom
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 United Kingdom).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is 1 hour behind South Africa.

What time is it in United Kingdom when it is 9 AM in South Africa?

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

When is the best time to call United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom).

Does the time difference between South Africa and United Kingdom change?

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