PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Cape Town
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- South Africa Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Western Cape
- Population
- 4,772,846
- Coordinates
- 33.93° S, 18.42° E
- Elevation
- 25 m
Cape Town is a city in South Africa, in Western Cape, with a population of about 4,772,846. It uses the South Africa Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg).
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+2 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria.
Because Cape Town lies at 33.93° S, 18.42° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 9 h 54 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 14 h 25 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| June solstice | 7:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:31 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 25 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the South Africa Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Africa/Johannesburg. The UTC offset is UTC+2.
Does Cape Town have daylight saving time?
No. Cape Town stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?
In January New York is 7 hours behind Cape Town, and in July it is 6 hours behind Cape Town, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Cape Town, and in July it is 9 hours behind Cape Town, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:51 AM and sets at about 5:44 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:31 AM and sets at about 7:56 PM (local time).