Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone, currently SAST (UTC+2). Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+2 all year.

Cape Town, South Africa
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(SAST, UTC+2)

Time Difference From Cape Town

When it is noon in Cape Town, here is the time in other major cities. Offsets reflect the current date, including daylight saving where it applies.

London11:00 AM1 hour behind
New York6:00 AM6 hours behind
Los Angeles3:00 AM9 hours behind
Chicago5:00 AM7 hours behind
Toronto6:00 AM6 hours behind
Paris12:00 PMsame time
Berlin12:00 PMsame time
Dubai2:00 PM2 hours ahead
Mumbai3:30 PM3 hours 30 minutes ahead
Singapore6:00 PM6 hours ahead
Hong Kong6:00 PM6 hours ahead
Tokyo7:00 PM7 hours ahead
Sydney8:00 PM8 hours ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is Cape Town in?

Cape Town, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. The current abbreviation is SAST, which is UTC+2.

Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?

Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays on UTC+2 all year.

How do I schedule a meeting with someone in Cape Town?

Pick a time in the table above where both sides land inside working hours, or use the Overlap Zones tool to compare working hours across several cities at once.