Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
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Cape Town ranks
#9 for most remote · #66 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 33.93° S, 18.42° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 544 cities in South Africa by population
Province: Western Cape
Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in South Africa: SAST
Daylight Hours in Cape Town
Cape Town gets 9h 56m of daylight today — sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the June solstice to 14h 25m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 06:15 | 07:47 | 12:45 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 06:15 | 07:47 | 12:45 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 06:16 | 07:47 | 12:45 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 06:16 | 07:48 | 12:46 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 06:16 | 07:48 | 12:46 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 06:17 | 07:49 | 12:46 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 06:17 | 07:49 | 12:46 | 15:25 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Cape Town
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
40.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:19
Next Moonset
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Today, 13:27
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How Far Is Cape Town From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 6,344 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 7,641 km | NE (36deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,243 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 9,342 km | N (349deg) |
| Singapore | 9,667 km | E (86deg) |
| London | 9,671 km | NNW (349deg) |
| Moscow | 10,138 km | N (11deg) |
| Sydney | 11,011 km | SE (142deg) |
Cape Town's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cape Town and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.9deg N, 161.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Town
What time is it in Cape Town right now?
The current local time in Cape Town is 09:01 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Cape Town follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cape Town?
Is Cape Town on daylight saving time right now?
No — Cape Town is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Cape Town tonight?
The moon phase over Cape Town tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Cape Town?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cape Town, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.