South Africa to NST
-5h 30mSouth Africa
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NSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and NST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
South Africa to NST Time Difference – Complete Guide
South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts South Africa 5 hours 30 minutes behind NST — a difference of -5h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Africa it is 3:30 AM in NST. Midnight in South Africa is 6:30 PM in NST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Africa to NST time conversion table
| South Africa (SAST) | NST (NST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert South Africa to NST time
- Scheduling a call from South Africa to NST: a 10:00 AM start in South Africa lands at 4:30 AM in NST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both South Africa and NST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST). That is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in South Africa is 2:30 PM in NST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h 30m gap is not.
- Block 2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from South Africa and need NST colleagues present.
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.
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.
Best time to call between South Africa and NST
Both South Africa and NST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST, which is 9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST. That gives roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
South Africa and NST overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
South Africa is 5 hours 30 minutes behind NST (SAST UTC+02:00 → NST UTC-03:30). The shared working window is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
South Africa
Does not observe DST
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Africa and NST?
South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -5h 30m.
How do I convert South Africa time to NST time?
Add -5h 30m to South Africa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Africa is 3:30 AM in NST.
What time is it in NST right now?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h 30m offset from South Africa.
What is the best time to call NST from South Africa?
Call between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:30 AM NST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, South Africa or NST?
South Africa is 5 hours 30 minutes behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in South Africa it is 6:30 AM in NST.
Do South Africa and NST use different time zones?
South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and America/St_Johns.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Africa–NST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h 30m offset between South Africa and NST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share South Africa's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, South Africa's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Is there a day difference between South Africa and NST?
Not normally. The -5h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between South Africa and NST?
NST is -5h 30m from South Africa.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use SAST (South Africa Standard Time)?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SAST?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
Which cities are in the NST timezone?
Major cities in the NST timezone include St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
What is the UTC offset for NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is at UTC-03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NDT.
What should I know about the NST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in South Africa, what time is it in NST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Africa (SAST), it is -5h 30m later in NST (NST).
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