London to Cape Town time converter

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Cape Town.

London BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Cape Town SAST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

London
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1
Cape Town
South Africa
Tue, Oct 20
SASTUTC+2+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

London to Cape Town conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in London (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +1h

Distance

London and Cape Town are 9,671 km (6,009 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between London and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is it in Cape Town when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Cape Town.

When is the best time to call Cape Town from London?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in London (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town).

Does the time difference between London and Cape Town change?

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