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