NZDT to South Africa
-11hNZDT
NZDTSOURCESouth Africa
SASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and SAST on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC+13:00New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.
- •NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- •NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
- •New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
- •The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.
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.
Understanding the -11h Gap: NZDT vs South Africa
NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts NZDT 11 hours behind South Africa — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NZDT it is 10:00 PM in South Africa on the previous day. Midnight in NZDT is 1:00 PM in South Africa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
NZDT to South Africa time conversion table
| NZDT (NZDT) | South Africa (SAST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert NZDT to South Africa time
- Scheduling a call from NZDT to South Africa: a 10:00 AM start in NZDT lands at 11:00 PM in South Africa the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: NZDT and South Africa have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in South Africa is 10:00 PM in NZDT.
- Watching a live event or market open: NZDT viewers need 10:00 PM in South Africa to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 AM if the event is anchored to NZDT.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week NZDT takes the early slot, the next week South Africa does.
About NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.
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 NZDT and South Africa
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. South Africa opens at 9:00 AM SAST, which is 10:00 PM in NZDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
NZDT and South Africa have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
NZDT is 11 hours behind South Africa (NZDT UTC+13:00 → SAST UTC+02:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
South Africa
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NZDT and South Africa?
NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 11 hours behind South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert NZDT time to South Africa time?
Add -11h to NZDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NZDT is 10:00 PM in South Africa (previous day).
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 -11h offset from NZDT.
What is the best time to call South Africa from NZDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in NZDT, which is 2:00 AM in South Africa.
Which is behind, NZDT or South Africa?
NZDT is 11 hours behind South Africa. When it is 12:00 PM in NZDT it is 1:00 AM in South Africa.
Do NZDT and South Africa use different time zones?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and Africa/Johannesburg.
Does daylight saving time affect the NZDT–South Africa difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -11h offset between NZDT and South Africa is fixed all year.
Which other cities share NZDT's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, NZDT's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between NZDT and South Africa?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between NZDT and South Africa?
South Africa is -11h from NZDT.
What timezone is NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Does NZDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZDT switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZDT?
NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
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 NZDT, what time is it in South Africa?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NZDT (NZDT), it is -11h later in South Africa (SAST).
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