Current time in Cape Town, South Africa

Time in Cape Town, South Africa
9:12 AM
 

Cape Town time zone and facts

Time zone
South Africa Time (SAST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
5:58 AM
Sunset today
7:03 PM
Region
Western Cape
Coordinates
33.92°S, 18.43°E

Time difference from Cape Town

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:12 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles12:12 AM, Tue9 hours behind
London8:12 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris9:12 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai11:12 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi12:42 PM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo4:12 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney6:12 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in South Africa

  • Wed, Dec 16, 2026 Day of Reconciliation
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Day of Goodwill
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Sun, Mar 21, 2027 Human Rights Day

All South Africa holidays →

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cape Town in?

Cape Town uses South Africa Time (IANA zone Africa/Johannesburg). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?

No. Cape Town keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?

Cape Town is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?

Cape Town is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town today?

Today the sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time.

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