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Addis Ababa to SAST

-1h

Addis Ababa

EATSOURCE

Ethiopia · UTC+03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

SAST

UTC+02:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Addis Ababa

SAST

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EAT and SAST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EAT (East Africa Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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SAST Zone

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EAT – East Africa Time

UTC+03:00

East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EAT

KenyaEthiopiaTanzaniaUgandaSomaliaMadagascarEritreaDjibouti

Major Cities in EAT

NairobiAddis AbabaDar es SalaamKampalaMogadishuAntananarivo

Key Facts about EAT

•Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
•Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
•EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round

Learn more about EAT on Wikipedia

SAST – South Africa Standard Time

UTC+02:00

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SAST

South AfricaLesothoEswatini

Major Cities in SAST

JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaPort Elizabeth

Key Facts about SAST

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+02:00 year-round

Learn more about SAST on Wikipedia

Understanding the -1h Gap: Addis Ababa vs SAST

Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. SAST runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts Addis Ababa 1 hour behind SAST — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa it is 8:00 AM in SAST. Midnight in Addis Ababa is 11:00 PM in SAST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Addis Ababa to SAST time conversion table

Addis Ababa (EAT)	SAST (SAST)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Addis Ababa to SAST time

Scheduling a call from Addis Ababa to SAST: a 10:00 AM start in Addis Ababa lands at 9:00 AM in SAST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Addis Ababa and SAST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Addis Ababa viewers need 8:00 AM in SAST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to Addis Ababa.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Addis Ababa and need SAST colleagues present.

About EAT (East Africa Time)

East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).

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.

Best time to call between Addis Ababa and SAST

Both Addis Ababa and SAST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Addis Ababa and SAST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind SAST (EAT UTC+03:00 → SAST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and SAST?

Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind SAST (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Addis Ababa time to SAST time?

Add -1h to Addis Ababa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Addis Ababa is 8:00 AM in SAST.

What time is it in SAST right now?

SAST uses SAST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Addis Ababa.

What is the best time to call SAST from Addis Ababa?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SAST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Addis Ababa or SAST?

Addis Ababa is 1 hour behind SAST. When it is 12:00 PM in Addis Ababa it is 11:00 AM in SAST.

Do Addis Ababa and SAST use different time zones?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00, while SAST uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Addis_Ababa and Africa/Johannesburg.

Does daylight saving time affect the Addis Ababa–SAST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Addis Ababa and SAST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Addis Ababa's time zone?

EAT also covers Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.

Which countries use EAT, Addis Ababa's zone?

EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Eritrea, Djibouti.

Is there a day difference between Addis Ababa and SAST?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and SAST?

SAST is -1h from Addis Ababa.

What timezone is Addis Ababa in?

Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is SAST in?

SAST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use EAT (East Africa Time)?

EAT is used in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, and 2 more countries.

Does EAT observe daylight saving time?

No, EAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about EAT?

Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.