Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SASTUTC+2
Cape Town time zone
Time Zone
South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
IANA: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
33.93° S, 18.42° E
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to New York | -6 hours | |
| Cape Town to London | -1 hour | |
| Cape Town to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Cape Town to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cape Town to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cape Town. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cape Town
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is on South Africa Standard Time (IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg), which is SAST (UTC+2) all year.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
No. Cape Town does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Cape Town. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 6:40 PM local time, giving 12 hours of daylight.
Is all of South Africa on the same time as Cape Town?
Yes. South Africa uses a single time zone, so Cape Town has the same local time as the rest of the country.