Cape Town to London Time Difference
🇿🇦 Cape Town is currently 2 hours behind of 🇬🇧 London. This difference varies between 2h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
9,671 km
Approx. flight
11.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Cape Town to London
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇬🇧 London | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind depending on the season. Currently, Cape Town is 2 hours behind relative to London.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Cape Town and London (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇿🇦 Cape Town
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇬🇧 London
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?
The time difference between Cape Town and London is currently 2 hours behind. Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while London uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours behind to 1 hour behind.
When it's noon in Cape Town, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cape Town, it is 10:00 AM in London. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cape Town and London change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours behind and 1 hour behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cape Town and London?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Cape Town (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in London). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cape Town ahead or behind London?
Cape Town is currently 2 hours ahead of London.
What time zone is Cape Town in?
Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, currently using GMT+2 (UTC+2). Cape Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Cape Town in London?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cape Town, it is 10:00 PM in London.