Cape Town, South Africa
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Cape Town, South Africa is 16:52:45.
Quick Facts
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Africa
- Population
- 4,772,846
- Coordinates
- 33.93° S, 18.42° E
- Time Zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Northern Sotho +7 more
- Country Area
- 1,219,912 km²
Time Difference Between Cape Town and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Cape Town
Current weather conditions in Cape Town including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
18°C
Overcast
Humidity
83%
Wind
21.1 km/h
Visibility
14 km
19°
13°
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15°
21°
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16°
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14°
Cities Near Cape Town
- Time in Durbanville23 km
- Time in Kraaifontein28 km
- Time in Atlantis40 km
- Time in Stellenbosch41 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Cape Town
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Cape Town and New York
- Time difference between Cape Town and London
- Time difference between Cape Town and Tokyo
- Time difference between Cape Town and Sydney
- Time difference between Cape Town and Dubai
- Time difference between Cape Town and Singapore
- Time difference between Cape Town and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Cape Town and Paris
Map of Cape Town
Map showing the location of Cape Town at coordinates -33.92584, 18.42322.
About Cape Town Time
Cape Town is located in Africa, South Africaand follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The city has a population of approximately 4,772,846 people.
The current local time in Cape Town is determined by the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Cape Town, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Town
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (GMT+2) in South Africa.
What is the current UTC offset for Cape Town?
Cape Town is currently at UTC+2.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
No, Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+2) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Cape Town?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Cape Town, South Africa, updated every second.