Releases Sunday 1 November 2026 at 9:00 AM SAST (UTC+2)
A holiday romance starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki, about a no-nonsense royal protection officer who falls unexpectedly for the celebrity she's assigned to protect during the festive season.
South African viewers get access at 9:00 AM SAST — a morning release. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving time, so SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round. Available on Netflix South Africa with any standard subscription.
| Country | Local Time | Timezone | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | 7:00 PM, Sun 1 Nov | NZST (UTC+12) | Netflix NZ | See page → |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 5:00 PM, Sun 1 Nov | AEST (UTC+10) | Netflix AU | See page → |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 8:00 AM, Sun 1 Nov | BST (UTC+1) | Netflix UK | See page → |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3:00 AM, Sun 1 Nov | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix US | See page → |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3:00 AM, Sun 1 Nov | ET (UTC-4) | Netflix CA | See page → |
| 🇮🇳India | 12:30 PM, Sun 1 Nov | IST (UTC+5.5) | Netflix IN | See page → |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | 9:00 AM, Sun 1 Nov | SAST (UTC+2) | Netflix ZA | ← You are here |
What time does Guarding Stars come out on Netflix in South Africa?
Guarding Stars releases on Netflix ZA at 9:00 AM SAST on Sunday 1 November 2026. Netflix drops new titles at midnight Pacific Time globally, which converts to 9:00 AM in South Africa.
Is Guarding Stars available on Netflix in South Africa?
Yes. Guarding Stars is a Netflix Original and is available to all Netflix ZA subscribers from Sunday 1 November 2026. No additional purchase or premium tier is required.
How many episodes does Guarding Stars have?
Episode count has not been officially confirmed ahead of release.
What is Guarding Stars about?
A holiday romance starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki, about a no-nonsense royal protection officer who falls unexpectedly for the celebrity she's assigned to protect during the festive season.
What language is Guarding Stars in?
Guarding Stars is in English.