Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

SAST

IANA Identifier

Africa/Johannesburg

UTC Offset

UTC+2

Country

South Africa (ZA)

Location Details

Coordinates

-33.9249°, 18.4241°

Population

4.6M

Nearby Airports

• Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — 20 km

Nearby Cities

• Durban — South Africa
• Johannesburg — South Africa
• Pretoria — South Africa
• Abuja — Nigeria
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Algiers — Algeria
• Amman — Jordan
• Amsterdam — Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Cape Town in?

Cape Town is in the SAST time zone (Africa/Johannesburg), which is UTC+2 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Cape Town observe Daylight Saving Time?

Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Cape Town?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Cape Town, South Africa. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Cape Town?

Cape Town has a UTC offset of UTC+2. This means it is 2 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Cape Town?

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT).