Cape Town to Sydney Time Difference
🇿🇦 Cape Town is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
11,012 km
Approx. flight
13h
Hour-by-Hour: Cape Town to Sydney
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Cape Town is 8 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Cape Town and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇿🇦 Cape Town
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇦🇺 Sydney
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Sydney?
The time difference between Cape Town and Sydney is currently 8 hours ahead. Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2), while Sydney uses GMT+10 (UTC+10). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Cape Town, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Cape Town, it is 8:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Cape Town and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Cape Town and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Cape Town (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Cape Town ahead or behind Sydney?
Cape Town is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Cape Town, it is 8:00 AM in Sydney.