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Cape Town

South Africa • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+2Night
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
19:07
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Currency
R South African Rand
Phone Code
+27 21
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
19:07

Time in Cape Town

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.

Daylight Saving Time

South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time. SAST (UTC+2) applies year-round.

Time Difference

Cape Town is UTC+2 year-round. When noon in Cape Town: London 10 AM, NYC 5 AM, Sydney 9 PM.

Business Hours

Shops 9 AM to 5 PM. V&A Waterfront open late. Wineries open 10 AM to 5 PM.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as Johannesburg. Despite being far west, South Africa uses UTC+2. Cape Point is not the southern tip of Africa.

World Cities

Visiting Cape Town?

November to March (summer) for beaches.

Ultimate Guide to Cape Town

4.6M populationEnglish, Afrikaans, XhosaGMT+2

South Africa's legislative capital and tourism hub. Mother City with stunning natural beauty. Diverse but historically divided.

🌡️Climate

Mediterranean with warm dry summers (20-28°C) and mild wet winters (7-17°C). Table Mountain creates microclimates.