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| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +02:00 (SAST) |
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What time is it in Cape Town?
The current time in Cape Town is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Cape Town is in South Africa, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Cape Town does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +2:00.
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Cape Town.
Time zone and clock changes in Cape Town
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC +2:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +2:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Cape Town
Today, October 25, 2026, the sun rises in Cape Town at 05:52 and sets at 19:08 (local time), giving 13 h 15 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:30.
More about Cape Town
See the location and GPS coordinates of Cape Town, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Cape Town and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Cape Town
What time is it in Cape Town right now?
The current time in Cape Town is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?
Time difference with London: +2:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Cape Town.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
Cape Town does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +2:00.
What time is sunrise today in Cape Town?
Today, October 25, 2026, the sun rises in Cape Town at 05:52 and sets at 19:08 (local time), giving 13 h 15 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:30.
