World Timezones

Cape Town

South Africa

The current local time in Cape Town is

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Also known as: Altepetl In Cabo, Ar Chab, Cape Toun

Sunrise 7:45 AMSunset 6:02 PMDay length 10h 17m

About Cape Town

Cape Town is a significant city in South Africa. It uses South Africa Time (SAST).

Cape Town does not observe daylight saving time.

Coordinates
-33.9258, 18.4232
Population
4,772,846
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Capital
Pretoria
Calling code
+27

Airports

  • CPT · Cape Town International

The current local time at Cape Town's airports (CPT) is the same as the city time shown above.

Public holidays in South Africa (2026)

  • 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

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