PDT to South Africa
+9hPDT
PDTSOURCESouth Africa
SASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and SAST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 +9h Gap: PDT vs South Africa
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts PDT 9 hours ahead of South Africa — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 6:00 PM in South Africa. Midnight in PDT is 9:00 AM in South Africa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PDT to South Africa time conversion table
| PDT (PDT) | South Africa (SAST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert PDT to South Africa time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to South Africa: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 7:00 PM in South Africa, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +9h gap: PDT 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 6:00 PM in PDT.
- Coordinating a PDT-based team with South Africa contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
- With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PDT takes the early slot, the next week South Africa does.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
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 PDT and South Africa
With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. South Africa opens at 9:00 AM SAST, which is 6:00 PM in PDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
PDT and South Africa have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
PDT is 9 hours ahead of South Africa (PDT UTC-07:00 → 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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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 PDT and South Africa?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 9 hours ahead of South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +9h.
How do I convert PDT time to South Africa time?
Add +9h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 6:00 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 +9h offset from PDT.
What is the best time to call South Africa from PDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PDT, which is 10:00 PM in South Africa.
Which is ahead, PDT or South Africa?
PDT is 9 hours ahead of South Africa. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 9:00 PM in South Africa.
Do PDT and South Africa use different time zones?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Africa/Johannesburg.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–South Africa difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h offset between PDT and South Africa is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PDT and South Africa?
Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PDT and South Africa?
South Africa is +9h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 PDT, what time is it in South Africa?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +9h later in South Africa (SAST).
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