The current local time in Cape Town, South Africa, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Cape Town is from you.
Cape Town is in South Africa and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently UTC+2. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Cape Town is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Cape Town lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Cape Town to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Cape Town?
The current local time in Cape Town, South Africa is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Cape Town follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Cape Town is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Cape Town and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Cape Town with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.