Time difference between South Africa and United States: 6 hours
South Africa is 6 hours ahead of United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| South Africa — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Eastern Time (New York) | +6 hours |
| South Africa | Central Time (Chicago) | +7 hours |
| South Africa | Mountain Time (Denver) | +8 hours |
| South Africa | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +9 hours |
| South Africa | Alaska Time | +10 hours |
| South Africa | Hawaii Time | +12 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
South Africa 15:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–12:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| South Africa | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 |
| 01:00 | 19:00 |
| 02:00 | 20:00 |
| 03:00 | 21:00 |
| 04:00 | 22:00 |
| 05:00 | 23:00 |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
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 States?
South Africa is 6 hours ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in South Africa, it is 06:00 in United States.
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 15:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–12:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.