Los Angeles
Johannesburg
Convert PST to SAST
Pacific Standard Time to South Africa Standard Time — Johannesburg is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+9 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 9:00 PM in Johannesburg (SAST). The time difference between PST and SAST is 9 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 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +9 hours.
Is SAST ahead or behind PST?
SAST is 9 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 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 9:00 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 2:00 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.