South Africa to EET
+0hSouth Africa
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EETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and EET on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and EET (Eastern 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.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
Time Conversion Guide: South Africa to EET
South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. That puts South Africa no time difference EET — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Africa it is 9:00 AM in EET. Midnight in South Africa is 12:00 AM in EET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Africa to EET time conversion table
| South Africa (SAST) | EET (EET) | 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 South Africa to EET time
- Scheduling a call from South Africa to EET: a 10:00 AM start in South Africa lands at 10:00 AM in EET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both South Africa and EET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EET local time against South Africa keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- 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 South Africa and need EET 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 EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
Best time to call between South Africa and EET
Both South Africa and EET 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 EET. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
South Africa and EET share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
South Africa is no time difference EET (SAST UTC+02:00 → EET UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
South Africa
Does not observe DST
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Africa and EET?
South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00) is no time difference EET (EET, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert South Africa time to EET time?
Add +0h to South Africa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Africa is 9:00 AM in EET.
What time is it in EET right now?
EET uses EET 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 South Africa.
What is the best time to call EET from South Africa?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, South Africa or EET?
South Africa and EET are currently on the same clock.
Do South Africa and EET use different time zones?
South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while EET uses EET at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and Europe/Athens.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Africa–EET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between South Africa and EET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share South Africa's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, South Africa's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
What is the time difference between South Africa and EET?
EET is +0h from South Africa.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EET in?
EET 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 EET timezone?
Major cities in the EET timezone include Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv.
What is the UTC offset for EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is at UTC+02:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EEST.
What should I know about the EET timezone?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
When is it midnight in South Africa, what time is it in EET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Africa (SAST), it is +0h later in EET (EET).
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