Cape Town to New York time converter

New York is 6 hours behind Cape Town. When it is 9:00 AM in Cape Town, it is 3:00 AM in New York.

Cape Town SAST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Cape Town
South Africa
Tue, Oct 20
SASTUTC+2
New York
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cape Town to New York conversion table

Every hour of today in Cape Town and the matching time in New York. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Cape TownNew York
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in New York).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Cape Town and New York switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

Distance

Cape Town and New York are 12,565 km (7,808 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cape Town and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Cape Town.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Cape Town?

When it is 9:00 AM in Cape Town, it is 3:00 AM in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from Cape Town?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in New York).

Does the time difference between Cape Town and New York change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.