Current time in Cape Town, South Africa
02:06:30
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Africa/Johannesburg
Sunrise
05:35
Today
Sunset
19:28
13h 52m of daylight
No daylight saving: Cape Town stays at UTC+02:00 all year.
Cape Town compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in South Africa
- Nelson Mandela DaySat, 18 Jul · in 0 days
- National Women's DaySun, 9 Aug · in 0 days
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)Wed, 26 Aug · in 0 days
- Raksha BandhanThu, 27 Aug · in 0 days
- JanmashtamiFri, 4 Sep · in 0 days
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the South Africa Time zone, Africa/Johannesburg in the IANA database, currently at UTC+02:00.
Does Cape Town have daylight saving time?
No. Cape Town keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Cape Town?
Business hours in Cape Town usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in South Africa before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule