Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

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Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Finland to South Africa

-1h

Finland

EESTSOURCE

UTC+03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

South Africa

SAST

UTC+02:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Finland

South Africa

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)

EEST and SAST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EEST Zone

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SAST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

EET – Eastern European Time

UTC+02:00

Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EET

FinlandGreeceRomaniaBulgariaUkraineEgyptIsraelLebanonJordanLithuaniaLatviaEstoniaMoldovaLibyaSyriaPalestineCyprus

Major Cities in EET

CairoAthensHelsinkiBucharestKyivSofiaJerusalemTel AvivBeirutVilniusRigaTallinn

Key Facts about EET

•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.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EEST

Learn more about EET 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: Finland vs South Africa

Finland runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts Finland 1 hour behind South Africa — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Finland it is 8:00 AM in South Africa. Midnight in Finland is 11:00 PM in South Africa.Finland observes daylight saving time while South Africa does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Finland to South Africa time conversion table

Finland (EEST)	South Africa (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 Finland to South Africa time

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

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Finland and need South Africa colleagues present.
Finland: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.

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.

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 Finland and South Africa

Both Finland and South Africa sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, 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

Finland and South Africa share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

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

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Finland

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

South Africa

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

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

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Finland and South Africa?

Finland (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Finland time to South Africa time?

Add -1h to Finland local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Finland is 8:00 AM in South Africa.

What time is it in South Africa right now?

South Africa 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 Finland.

What is the best time to call South Africa from Finland?

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

Which is behind, Finland or South Africa?

Finland is 1 hour behind South Africa. When it is 12:00 PM in Finland it is 11:00 AM in South Africa.

Do Finland and South Africa use different time zones?

Finland (Finland) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Helsinki and Africa/Johannesburg.

Does daylight saving time affect the Finland–South Africa difference?

Yes at the moment: Finland is on daylight saving time and South Africa is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.