Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00 · 4,772,846pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+2 — South Africa Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| IANA | Africa/Johannesburg |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
| Sunset | 17:47 |
| Day Length | 9h 55m |
| Solar noon | 12:49 |
| Twilight | 07:24 – 18:15 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | -33.93°, 18.42° |
| Country | South Africa |
| Calling code | +27 |
Plan with Cape Town time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Cape Town.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Cape Town, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+2.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Cape Town matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Cape Town does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Cape Town
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +9h |
| London | +1h |
| Berlin | Same time |
| Dubai | -2h |
| Mumbai | -3h 30m |
| Shanghai | -6h |
| Tokyo | -7h |
| Sydney | -8h |
| São Paulo | +5h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2, UTC+02:00). IANA identifier: Africa/Johannesburg. Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Town today?
Sunrise 07:52, sunset 17:47. Day length: 9h 55m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:49.
Moon phase in Cape Town?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.