United Kingdom to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 10:00 AM in South Africa.

United Kingdom BST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

United Kingdom to South Africa conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in United Kingdom (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United Kingdom and South Africa 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 United Kingdom and South Africa?

South Africa is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, it is 10:00 AM in South Africa.

When is the best time to call South Africa from United Kingdom?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in United Kingdom (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

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

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