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Convert JST to SAST
Japan Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time — Johannesburg is 7 hours behind Tokyo
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-7 hours
JST Full Name
Japan Standard Time
SAST Full Name
South Africa Standard Time
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About JST and SAST Time Zones
JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9 and covers cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto. SAST (South Africa Standard Time) is UTC+2 and covers cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 5:00 AM in Johannesburg (SAST). The time difference between JST and SAST is 7 hours — Johannesburg is behind Tokyo.
The best meeting window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM JST (4:00 PM–5:00 PM SAST).
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Johannesburg with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between JST and SAST?
Johannesburg (SAST) is 7 hours behind Tokyo (JST). The offset is -7 hours.
Is SAST ahead or behind JST?
SAST is 7 hours behind JST. JST is UTC+9 and SAST is UTC+2.
When it's 12:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo (JST), it's 5:00 AM in Johannesburg (SAST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 5:00 PM in Tokyo (JST), it's 10:00 AM in Johannesburg (SAST).