Sydney to Cape Town Time Difference
🇦🇺 Sydney is currently 9 hours behind of 🇿🇦 Cape Town. This difference varies between 9h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
Live Calculator
Atin 🇦🇺 Sydney→it will be—in 🇿🇦 Cape Town
Open full calculator →DST-accurate · shareable link
Difference
-9h
Business overlap
None
Distance
11,012 km
Approx. flight
13h
Hour-by-Hour: Sydney to Cape Town
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Sydney is 9 hours behind relative to Cape Town.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Cape Town. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Cape Town?
The time difference between Sydney and Cape Town is currently 9 hours behind. Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind.
When it's noon in Sydney, what time is it in Cape Town?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney, it is 3:00 AM in Cape Town. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Cape Town change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Sydney and Cape Town?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Sydney and Cape Town. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Sydney ahead or behind Cape Town?
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of Cape Town.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is in the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Sydney in Cape Town?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Sydney, it is 3:00 PM in Cape Town.