SAST to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SAST – South Africa Standard Time
UTC+02:00South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
- •SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
- •The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Everything You Need to Know About SAST and WET Time
SAST runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts SAST 2 hours behind WET — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in SAST it is 7:00 AM in WET. Midnight in SAST is 10:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
SAST to WET time conversion table
| SAST (SAST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert SAST to WET time
- Scheduling a call from SAST to WET: a 10:00 AM start in SAST lands at 8:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both SAST and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: SAST viewers need 7:00 AM in WET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to SAST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from SAST and need WET colleagues present.
About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between SAST and WET
Both SAST and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
SAST and WET share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
SAST is 2 hours behind WET (SAST UTC+02:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
SAST
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between SAST and WET?
SAST (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 2 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert SAST time to WET time?
Add -2h to SAST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in SAST is 7:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from SAST.
What is the best time to call WET from SAST?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, SAST or WET?
SAST is 2 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in SAST it is 10:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the SAST–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between SAST and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share SAST's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, SAST's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Is there a day difference between SAST and WET?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between SAST and WET?
WET is -2h from SAST.
What timezone is SAST in?
SAST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use SAST (South Africa Standard Time)?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SAST?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in SAST, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in SAST (SAST), it is -2h later in WET (WET).
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