South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
Cape Town, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Cape Town's time against major cities around the world, and check South Africa's public holidays.
Cape Town vs the World
Current time difference between Cape Town, South Africa and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Cape Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:25 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:25 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:25 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:55 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:25 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 11:25 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:25 AM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Cape Town (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Cape Town, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Cape Town | 5:00 PM in Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in South Africa
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Family Day | — | public |
| Apr 27 | Freedom Day | — | public |
| May 1 | Workers' Day | — | public |
| Jun 16 | Youth Day | — | public |
| Aug 9 | National Women's Day | — | public |
| Sep 24 | Heritage Day | — | public |
| Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town, South Africa is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Cape Town right now?
The current local time in Cape Town is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Cape Town's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Cape Town's UTC / GMT offset?
Cape Town is in Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and India?
Cape Town (UTC+02:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?
Cape Town (UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Cape Town's airport code?
Cape Town's main airport is CPT — the IATA code many people use when searching for Cape Town time.