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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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.