🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa · Night

Time in Cape Town

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12:59 AM · Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • South Africa Standard Time
  • UTC+2
  • Africa/Johannesburg
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
18:56
Daylight
12 h 44 min

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South Africa Standard Time · UTC+2

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Time in Cape Town, in detail

  • Time zone South Africa Standard Time Africa/Johannesburg
  • UTC offset UTC+2 IANA zone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Daylight saving Not observed Cape Town keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 06:12 Solar noon at 12:34
  • Sunset 18:56 12 h 44 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 3,740,026 Capital of South Africa
  • Coordinates -33.93°, 18.42° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in Cape Town: common questions

What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time, IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. The current offset is UTC+2.
What is the UTC offset of Cape Town?
The offset in Cape Town is UTC+2 all year round; there is no separate summer offset.
Do the clocks change in Cape Town?
No, the clocks in Cape Town never change – it is UTC+2 all year round.
How long is the day in Cape Town today?
On October 10 there are 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight in Cape Town: the sun rises at 6:11 AM and sets at 6:55 PM.
Which countries and territories share the time zone of Cape Town?
Right now the clocks show the same time (UTC+2) in Germany, in France, in Italy, in Spain, in Sudan, in Poland, and in 37 other countries and territories.
How does the time in Cape Town compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking Cape Town as the reference, Lisbon is 1 hour behind, Chiang Mai is 5 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 8 hours behind.
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