Time Difference Between Cape Town and London

London is 1 hour behind Cape Town.

South Africa

Cape Town

Africa/Johannesburg · UTC+2

United Kingdom

London

Europe/London · UTC+1

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Cape Town and London.

  • Cape Town

    10:00 AM

    London

    9:00 AM

  • Cape Town

    11:00 AM

    London

    10:00 AM

  • Cape Town

    12:00 PM

    London

    11:00 AM

  • Cape Town

    1:00 PM

    London

    12:00 PM

  • Cape Town

    2:00 PM

    London

    1:00 PM

  • Cape Town

    3:00 PM

    London

    2:00 PM

  • Cape Town

    4:00 PM

    London

    3:00 PM

  • Cape Town

    5:00 PM

    London

    4:00 PM

Cape Town to London — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in London for an hour in Cape Town. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

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Workday in Cape Town
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Workday in London
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?

London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) is 1 hour behind Cape Town, South Africa (UTC+2).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cape Town and London?

The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.

Does daylight saving time change the difference between Cape Town and London?

Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.

When it is 9 AM in Cape Town, what time is it in London?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Cape Town is mapped to its equivalent local time in London, including day shift markers when the date differs.