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Johannesburg to Cape Town Converter

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Johannesburg5:29 amMon, Jun 8
JohannesburgSAST
South Africa · UTC+2
5:29 amMon, Jun 8
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Cape TownSAST
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Offset

There is no time difference between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Same time

Johannesburg (SAST) is currently the same time as Cape Town (SAST).

SAST: UTC+2

SAST: UTC+2

Neither Johannesburg nor Cape Town is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Johannesburg (9 AM–5 PM in Cape Town).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Johannesburg (1:00 PM Cape Town).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

South Africa

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Family DayMon, Apr 6
  • Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Youth DayTue, Jun 16
  • National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
  • Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
  • Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26

About these zones

Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.

Cape Town uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.

Cape Town is approximately 775 miles southwest of Johannesburg.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

JohannesburgCape TownDay
12:00 am12:00 amSame day
1:00 am1:00 amSame day
2:00 am2:00 amSame day
3:00 am3:00 amSame day
4:00 am4:00 amSame day
5:00 am5:00 amSame day
6:00 am6:00 amSame day
7:00 am7:00 amSame day
8:00 am8:00 amSame day
9:00 am9:00 amSame day
10:00 am10:00 amSame day
11:00 am11:00 amSame day
12:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm11:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Johannesburg nor Cape Town observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Johannesburg
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 33m
Cape Town
Sunrise
7:47 AM
Sunset
5:45 PM
Day length
9h 57m

Daylight overlap: 9h 37m — 7:47 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg (7:47 AM–5:24 PM in Cape Town). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

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Airports in these zones

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  • JNB
  • CPT
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  • CPT
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Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Johannesburg in Cape Town?
9:00 am Johannesburg is 9:00 am Cape Town.
What is 12:00 pm Johannesburg in Cape Town?
12:00 pm Johannesburg is 12:00 pm Cape Town.
What is 12:30 pm Johannesburg in Cape Town?
12:30 pm Johannesburg is 12:30 pm Cape Town.
What is 2:00 pm Johannesburg in Cape Town?
2:00 pm Johannesburg is 2:00 pm Cape Town.
What is 5:00 pm Johannesburg in Cape Town?
5:00 pm Johannesburg is 5:00 pm Cape Town.
What is 11:30 pm Johannesburg in Cape Town?
11:30 pm Johannesburg is 11:30 pm Cape Town.