PST to South Africa time conversion
South Africa is 10 hours ahead of PST.
PST is always UTC-8. Right now most places that use PST are on PDT (UTC-7): South Africa is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
Time difference with your location
PST is 8 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in PST to convert it to South Africa on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · PST → South Africa
This table converts each hour in PST to South Africa on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| PST | South Africa | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use PST (UTC-8) and South Africa (UTC+2); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: South Africa = PST + 10h · PDT + 9h.
| PST | South Africa |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM PST | = 4:00 PM South Africa |
| 7:00 AM PST | = 5:00 PM South Africa |
| 8:00 AM PST | = 6:00 PM South Africa |
| 9:00 AM PST | = 7:00 PM South Africa |
| 10:00 AM PST | = 8:00 PM South Africa |
| 12:00 PM PST | = 10:00 PM South Africa |
| 3:00 PM PST | = 1:00 AM South Africa (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM PST | = 3:00 AM South Africa (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM PST | = 4:00 AM South Africa (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM PST | = 6:00 AM South Africa (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in PST and South Africa do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
PST and South Africa have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | PST | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
At the start of 2026, South Africa is 10 hours ahead of PST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 PDT until 2026-11-01 01:00 PST, South Africa is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 PDT until 2027-11-07 01:00 PST, South Africa is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 PDT until 2028-11-05 01:00 PST, South Africa is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM PST in South Africa?
9:00 AM PST = 7:00 PM South Africa, using UTC-8 and UTC+2. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between PST and South Africa change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: South Africa is 9 hours ahead of PST; South Africa is 10 hours ahead of PST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in South Africa?
Read the South Africa clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between PST and South Africa?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in PST and South Africa do not overlap.
What is the time difference between PST and South Africa now?
Right now, South Africa is 10 hours ahead of PST. Conversion formula: South Africa = PST + 10h · PDT + 9h.