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SAST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
SAST to CAT Time Difference – Complete Guide
SAST runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts SAST no time difference CAT — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in SAST it is 9:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in SAST is 12:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
SAST to CAT time conversion table
| SAST (SAST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert SAST to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from SAST to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in SAST lands at 10:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both SAST and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: SAST viewers need 9:00 AM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 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 +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from SAST and need CAT 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between SAST and CAT
Both SAST and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
SAST and CAT share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
SAST is no time difference CAT (SAST UTC+02:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between SAST and CAT?
SAST (SAST, UTC+02:00) is no time difference CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert SAST time to CAT time?
Add +0h to SAST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in SAST is 9:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from SAST.
What is the best time to call CAT from SAST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, SAST or CAT?
SAST and CAT are currently on the same clock.
Does daylight saving time affect the SAST–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between SAST and CAT 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.
What is the time difference between SAST and CAT?
CAT is +0h from SAST.
What timezone is SAST in?
SAST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in SAST, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in SAST (SAST), it is +0h later in CAT (CAT).
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