Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
Check the current time in Cape Town, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Cape Town.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Cape Town
Cape Town follows SAST (UTC+2). South Africa's legislative capital.
The current time in Cape Town is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Cape Town, the sun rises at approximately 7:27 AM and sets at approximately 6:05 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Cape Town, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Cape Town, South Africa and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cape Town observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, South Africa does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone with an offset of GMT+02:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town?
Today, sunrise in Cape Town is at approximately 7:27 AM and sunset at approximately 6:05 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Cape Town?
The current time in Cape Town is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026