Time difference between South Africa and United Kingdom: 1 hour
South Africa is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom
Best time for a call or meeting
South Africa 10:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–17:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Africa | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00 |
| 01:00 | 00:00 |
| 02:00 | 01:00 |
| 03:00 | 02:00 |
| 04:00 | 03:00 |
| 05:00 | 04:00 |
| 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 23:00 | 22:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between South Africa and United Kingdom?
South Africa is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 noon in South Africa, it is 11:00 in United Kingdom.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
South Africa 10:00–18:00 = United Kingdom 09:00–17:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).