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Time difference between Australia and South Africa
Time difference
South Africa is 8 h behind Australia. Right now it is 04:49 in Australia and 20:49 in South Africa.
Australia vs South Africa
Australia → South Africa
- Australia
- 04:49 UTC+10:00
- South Africa
- 20:49 UTC+2:00
- Difference
- 8 h
You fly west and gain 8 h. On arrival your body clock reads 8 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between Australia and South Africa?
South Africa is 8 h behind Australia.
What time is it in South Africa now?
It is currently 20:49 in South Africa (UTC+2:00).