South Africa to WET
-2hSouth Africa
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and WET (Western European 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
South Africa vs WET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts South Africa 2 hours behind WET — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in South Africa it is 7:00 AM in WET. Midnight in South Africa is 10:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
South Africa to WET time conversion table
| South Africa (SAST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert South Africa to WET time
- Scheduling a call from South Africa to WET: a 10:00 AM start in South Africa lands at 8:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both South Africa and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking WET local time against South Africa keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from South Africa and need WET 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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between South Africa and WET
Both South Africa and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
South Africa and WET share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
South Africa is 2 hours behind WET (SAST UTC+02:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
South Africa
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between South Africa and WET?
South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 2 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert South Africa time to WET time?
Add -2h to South Africa local time. For example, 9:00 AM in South Africa is 7:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from South Africa.
What is the best time to call WET from South Africa?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM SAST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, South Africa or WET?
South Africa is 2 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in South Africa it is 10:00 AM in WET.
Do South Africa and WET use different time zones?
South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the South Africa–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between South Africa and WET 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 WET?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between South Africa and WET?
WET is -2h from South Africa.
What timezone is South Africa in?
South Africa operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET 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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in South Africa, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in South Africa (SAST), it is -2h later in WET (WET).
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