How many hours is PST behind SAST?
As abbreviations, SAST is always 10 hours ahead of PST: PST is UTC−8 and SAST is UTC+2. To convert, add 10 hours.
Check which label you actually need: PST (Pacific Time is on PDT today). A time written with an abbreviation that is not in use is usually meant as the local time, so convert between the places instead: right now SAST is 9 hours ahead of PST.
When the PST to SAST time difference changes
For most of the year SAST is 9 hours ahead of PST. From 1 November to 31 December 2026, SAST is 10 hours ahead of PST instead, because the two places change their clocks on different dates. Meetings booked by the usual gap land an hour off in those weeks.
| Dates | SAST vs PST | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8 March 2026 to 31 October 2026 | 9 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 | 10 hours ahead | 61 days |
| 1 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 | 10 hours ahead | 72 days |
| 14 March 2027 to 6 November 2027 | 9 hours ahead | 238 days |
| 7 November 2027 to 31 December 2027 | 10 hours ahead | 55 days |
Best time for a meeting between PST and SAST
- When SAST is 9 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 08:00 in PST (17:00 in SAST).
- When SAST is 10 hours ahead of PST: no shared 09:00 to 17:00 hours; try 07:00 in PST (17:00 in SAST).