Sunrise
06:04
LOCAL TIME IN CAPE TOWN
Current time in Cape Town, South Africa
It is 1:53 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Cape Town. Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, UTC+02:00, and is 1 hour ahead of London.
SAST · UTC+02:00No daylight savingCalling code +27
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Cape Town
13:53:32
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
57% of the day in Cape Town has passed
A little moment in Cape TownSunrise and sunset in Cape Town today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 5h 6m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:32
Sunset
18:59
Day length
12h 55m
Cape Town time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Abbreviation: SASTUTC offset now
UTC+02:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+27
International dialling code for South Africa.Coordinates
33.92°S, 18.42°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AfricaTime in other cities in South Africa
All of these cities share the same local time.
Cape Town time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Cape Town is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:53:32 | Cape Town is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:53:32 | Cape Town is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:53:32 | Cape Town is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:53:32 | Cape Town is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:23:32 | Cape Town is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:53:32 | Cape Town is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:53:32 | Cape Town is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:53:32 | Cape Town is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:53:32 | Cape Town is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Cape Town
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Cape Town today look like this elsewhere.
London08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
New York03:00 – 11:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Cape Town
What time is it in Cape Town now?
The current time in Cape Town is 1:53 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (SAST). The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
No. Cape Town does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?
Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for South Africa?
The international calling code for South Africa is +27. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
More time in Africa
Explore nearby countries and their local times.