Time difference between United States and South Africa: 6 hours
United States is 6 hours behind South Africa
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.
| United States — Time zone | South Africa — Time zone | Difference vs South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (New York) | South Africa | −6 hours |
| Central Time (Chicago) | South Africa | −7 hours |
| Mountain Time (Denver) | South Africa | −8 hours |
| Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | South Africa | −9 hours |
| Alaska Time | South Africa | −10 hours |
| Hawaii Time | South Africa | −12 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
United States 09:00–12:00 = South Africa 15:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| United States | South Africa |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00 |
| 19:00 | 01:00 |
| 20:00 | 02:00 |
| 21:00 | 03:00 |
| 22:00 | 04:00 |
| 23:00 | 05:00 |
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 United States and South Africa?
United States is 6 hours behind South Africa. When it is 12:00 noon in United States, it is 18:00 in South Africa.
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?
United States 09:00–12:00 = South Africa 15:00–18:00. 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.