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SAST to JST time converter
Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa all year.
SAST to JST conversion table
Local time in South Africa and the matching time in Japan on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| South Africa (SAST) | Japan on 15 January | Japan on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (+1 day) | 00:00 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (+1 day) | 01:00 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (+1 day) | 04:00 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between South Africa and Japan
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 SAST = 16:00-17:00 JST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 SAST = 16:00-17:00 JST.
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Daylight saving between SAST and JST
- South Africa does not change its clocks in 2026.
- Japan does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
South Africa. South Africa Standard Time is UTC+2 all year with no daylight saving.
Japan. Japan Standard Time is UTC+9 all year with no daylight saving.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM SAST in JST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in South Africa is 16:00 in Japan. On 15 July it is 16:00.
What is the time difference between South Africa and Japan?
Japan is 7 hours ahead of South Africa all year.
Does the time difference between SAST and JST change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 7 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between South Africa and Japan?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 SAST = 16:00-17:00 JST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-10:00 SAST = 16:00-17:00 JST.
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