NST to South Africa
+5h 30mNST
NSTSOURCESouth Africa
SASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NST and SAST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About NST and South Africa Time
NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts NST 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of South Africa — a difference of +5h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NST it is 2:30 PM in South Africa. Midnight in NST is 5:30 AM in South Africa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
NST to South Africa time conversion table
| NST (NST) | South Africa (SAST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert NST to South Africa time
- Scheduling a call from NST to South Africa: a 10:00 AM start in NST lands at 3:30 PM in South Africa, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both NST and South Africa are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM NST time (2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST). That is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: NST viewers need 2:30 PM in South Africa to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:30 PM if the event is anchored to NST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from NST and need South Africa colleagues present.
About NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
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 NST and South Africa
Both NST and South Africa sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST, which is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST. That gives roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
NST and South Africa overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
NST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of South Africa (NST UTC-03:30 → SAST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
South Africa
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NST and South Africa?
NST (NST, UTC-03:30) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +5h 30m.
How do I convert NST time to South Africa time?
Add +5h 30m to NST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NST is 2:30 PM 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 +5h 30m offset from NST.
What is the best time to call South Africa from NST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM NST — that maps to 2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, NST or South Africa?
NST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of South Africa. When it is 12:00 PM in NST it is 5:30 PM in South Africa.
Do NST and South Africa use different time zones?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30, while South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are America/St_Johns and Africa/Johannesburg.
Does daylight saving time affect the NST–South Africa difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h 30m offset between NST and South Africa is fixed all year.
Which other cities share NST's time zone?
NST also covers St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
Which countries use NST, NST's zone?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Is there a day difference between NST and South Africa?
Not normally. The +5h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between NST and South Africa?
South Africa is +5h 30m from NST.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Does NST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NST switches to NDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NST?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
Which cities are in the SAST timezone?
Major cities in the SAST timezone include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
What is the UTC offset for SAST?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the SAST timezone?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
When is it midnight in NST, what time is it in South Africa?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NST (NST), it is +5h 30m later in South Africa (SAST).
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