Current time in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town follows South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Cape Town and Johannesburg share the same time zone.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: SAST (UTC +2:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +2 hours
• IANA zone: Africa/Johannesburg

Time difference from Cape Town:

• Cape Town ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 8–9 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Cape Town ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 10–11 hours ahead
• Cape Town ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 9–10 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Cape Town ↔ New York: NY is usually 7 hours behind (can be 6 during US DST overlap)
• Cape Town ↔ London: London is usually 2 hours behind (sometimes 1 during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town use Daylight Saving Time?
No. South Africa stays on SAST (UTC +2) all year.

What time zone is Cape Town in?
South Africa Standard Time (SAST), UTC +2:00.

Is Cape Town the same time as Johannesburg?
Yes. Johannesburg and Cape Town both follow SAST (UTC +2).