Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?

No. Cape Town stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?

London is 2 hours behind Cape Town right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Cape Town?

Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

When do working hours in Cape Town overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cape Town's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Cape Town time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cape Town's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Cape Town time).

Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa — SAST

UTC+02:00No clock changesAfrica/Johannesburg

Cape Town, South Africa

07:52:17 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Cape Town, South Africa is 7:52 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Cape Town is on SAST (UTC+02:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Cape Town

Time zone and daylight saving time in Cape Town

Time zone (IANA): Africa/Johannesburg
Current offset: SAST (UTC+02:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Cape Town does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+02:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:41 AM

Sunset

07:17 PM

Day length

13h 36m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:29 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 14h 25m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 9h 53m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Cape Town	Overlap with Cape Town
New York	12:52	−7 h	16:00–00:00	1 h (16:00–17:00)
São Paulo	14:52	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	17:52	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:52	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:52	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
Mumbai	23:22	+3 h 30 min	05:30–13:30	4 h 30 min (09:00–13:30)

Upcoming public holidays in Cape Town

In 41 days
Day of Reconciliation
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
St. Stephen's Day (Day of Goodwill)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport CPT18 km straight-line
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport PLZ663 km straight-line
King Phalo Airport ELS877 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?: No. Cape Town stays on UTC+02:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?: London is 2 hours behind Cape Town right now. During the year the gap varies between 1 hour and 2 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Cape Town?: Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
When do working hours in Cape Town overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cape Town's for 1 hour today (16:00–17:00 Cape Town time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cape Town's for 6 hours today (11:00–17:00 Cape Town time).

Time in other cities, compared with Cape Town

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