Los Angeles
Johannesburg
Convert PST to SAST
Pacific Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time — Johannesburg is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+10 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
SAST Full Name
South Africa Standard Time
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About PST and SAST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. SAST (South Africa Standard Time) is UTC+2 and covers cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 10:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST). The time difference between PST and SAST is 10 hours — Johannesburg is ahead of Los Angeles.
The 10-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM PST) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and SAST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Johannesburg with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and SAST?
Johannesburg (SAST) is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +10 hours.
Is SAST ahead or behind PST?
SAST is 10 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-8 and SAST is UTC+2.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 10:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Johannesburg?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 3:00 AM in Johannesburg (SAST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.