South Africa • Local Time
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Cape Town, the Mother City, operates on South Africa Standard Time (SAST/UTC+2). Nestled between Table Mountain and two oceans, Cape Town is consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful cities.
South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round.
Cape Town is UTC+2 year-round. When noon in Cape Town: London 10 AM, NYC 5 AM, Sydney 9 PM.
Shops 9 AM to 5 PM. V&A Waterfront open late. Wineries open 10 AM to 5 PM.
Same timezone as Johannesburg. Despite being far west, South Africa uses UTC+2. Cape Point is not the southern tip of Africa.
November to March (summer) for beaches.
South Africa's legislative capital and tourism hub. Mother City with stunning natural beauty. Diverse but historically divided.
Mediterranean with warm dry summers (20-28°C) and mild wet winters (7-17°C). Table Mountain creates microclimates.