United States to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 6 hours ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 3:00 PM in South Africa.

United States EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
South Africa
Wed, Oct 21
SASTUTC+2+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to South Africa conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +6h

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Questions and answers

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

South Africa is 6 hours ahead of United States.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 3:00 PM in South Africa.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Does the time difference between United States 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.