What time is it in Cape Town?
South Africa
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (). In Cape Town it is currently --:--:--. Cape Town is located in South Africa. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 5 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 17:00 in Cape Town.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 5 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 1 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 1 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 6 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 7 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 2 hours ahead |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +27 + number
Upcoming holidays in South Africa
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the main cities of South Africa, located in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 4,600,000
- Metro area
- 4,600,000
- Official language
- Inglês
- Currency
- Rand (ZAR)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Cape Town
What time is it in Cape Town now?
The current time in Cape Town is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2).
What's the time difference between Cape Town and São Paulo?
The difference between Cape Town and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 5 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Cape Town and Lisbon?
The difference between Cape Town and Lisbon is 1 hours ahead.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
No, Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Cape Town from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +27 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in South Africa?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Cape Town?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm