Here, we have calculated the local time in South Africa Standard Time based on the given time of 4:00 pm in Australian Western Standard Time. Our precise algorithm takes into account various factors, such as daylight saving time and the specific offset between the two time zones, to provide you with an accurate conversion.
Before the establishment of standardized time zones, local times were determined by each city's own solar noon (the time when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky).
By following these steps, you can convert the time between Australian Western Standard Time and South Africa Standard Time accurately. However, if you prefer a hassle-free way to find the time in another part of the world, feel free to use our Time Zone Conversion Calculator on the directory page.
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone used in the western part of Australia, including cities like Perth and Bunbury. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone followed in South Africa, including cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town. It is 2 hours ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.