Current local time in Cape Town, South Africa
SAST · UTC+02:00 · South Africa Standard Time
About Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 3,433,441.
| Country: | South Africa |
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| State / region: | Western Cape |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′S / 18°25′E |
| Population: | 3,433,441 |
| Currency: | South African rand (ZAR) |
| Languages: | Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Country calling code: | +27 |
Time zone in Cape Town
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Johannesburg |
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| Time zone name: | South Africa Standard Time (SAST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Town today
| Sunrise: | 05:57 |
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| Sunset: | 19:04 |
| Solar noon: | 12:30 |
| Day length: | 13h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:31 – 19:30 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (SAST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cape Town
- London+1 hCape Town is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hCape Town is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hCape Town is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Cape Town time
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?
Right now Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?
Right now Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.