Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town currently observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2).
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About Cape Town
Cape Town is a city located in South Africa. It is one of the largest cities in South Africa, with about 4.8 million residents. Clocks in Cape Town follow the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). It shares this time zone with Johannesburg and Durban. The city's primary airport carries the code CPT.
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Cape Town time zone details
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and observes South Africa Standard Time (SAST). The current UTC offset is UTC+2.
What is the current time in Cape Town?
It is currently 1:06 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town today?
Sunrise today is at 7:51 AM and sunset at 5:44 PM — 9 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
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