South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg
Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
Africa/Johannesburg Timezone
GMT+2Africa/JohannesburgClock synchronized (±0ms)
20:26:11
Friday
October 30, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1793384771
UTC Time
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:26:11 GMT
ISO Format
2026-10-30T18:26:11.727Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "Africa/Johannesburg", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountrySouth Africa
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Coordinates33.9249° S, 18.4241° E
Population4.6 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Cape Town?
The current local time in Cape Town, South Africa is 6:26 PM UTC. Cape Town is located in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and UTC?
Cape Town follows Africa/Johannesburg time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of South Africa. The current time is 6:26:11 PM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Cape Town compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Cape Town compares to other major cities: New York: 02:26 PM (-6h) • London: 06:26 PM (-2h) • Tokyo: 03:26 AM (+7h)
Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa in Other Languages
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