SAST to IST Converter

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

Edit time and date on either side to see the conversion instantly.

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SAST
South Africa Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.
IST
Indian Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.

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CST to EST PST to EST MST to EST GMT to EST JST to EST GST to EST IST to EST EST to GMT

About SAST to IST Conversion

Converting time between SAST and IST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. SAST (SAST) operates at UTC+2, while IST (IST) is set to UTC+5. This means IST is 3.5 hours ahead SAST. For example, when it's 5:20 AM SAST on February 4, 2026, it's 8:50 AM IST in IST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in IST for any time in SAST, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

  1. Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
  2. Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
  3. Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
  4. The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
  5. Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

More Conversions from SAST

SAST to EST SAST to CST SAST to MST SAST to MDT SAST to PST SAST to AKST SAST to HST SAST to GMT SAST to CET SAST to EET SAST to MSK SAST to JST SAST to CST-CHINA SAST to HKT SAST to SGT SAST to GST SAST to AEST SAST to AWST SAST to NZST SAST to UTC SAST to ART SAST to BRT SAST to PHT SAST to BDT SAST to KST SAST to ICT SAST to EAT SAST to WAT SAST to PKT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between SAST and IST?

The time difference between SAST and IST is 3.5 hours. IST is 3.5 hours ahead SAST.

Is IST ahead of or behind SAST?

IST is ahead of SAST by 3.5 hours. When it's 12 PM in SAST, it's 3:30 PM in IST.

How many hours do you add to SAST to get IST?

You add 3.5 hours to SAST to get IST. For example, 12 PM SAST + 3.5 hours = 3:30 PM IST.

Does the SAST to IST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

No, the time difference between SAST and IST remains constant throughout the year. Neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, so the 3.5-hour difference stays the same.

What is 12 PM SAST in IST?

12 PM SAST is 3:30 PM IST. This conversion accounts for the 3.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is SAST the same throughout the year when converting to IST?

Yes, the conversion between SAST and IST remains consistent throughout the year. Since neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, the 3.5-hour difference is constant, making conversions predictable and straightforward.

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