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Current Time in Cape Town, South Africa
The live clock below shows the current local time in Cape Town, South Africa. It follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone and supported daylight-saving changes automatically.
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Cape Town uses Africa/Johannesburg. Use the controls above to switch clock styles, compare 12-hour and 24-hour time, or discover other places currently sharing the same clock time.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Cape Town, South Africa right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Cape Town and updates every second.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Does the Cape Town clock adjust for daylight-saving time?
The clock uses current browser time-zone information and automatically follows supported daylight-saving changes for Cape Town.
How accurate is the time shown for Cape Town?
The clock is calculated from your device time and the selected IANA time zone. A device with the correct system time should show the correct local time.
Can I switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time?
Yes. Use the 12-hour and 24-hour control above the clock to change the display format.
Can I share the Cape Town time page?
Yes. This page has its own address, so you can copy the URL and share the current-time page for Cape Town.