Sydney to Cape Town time converter

Cape Town is 9 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 AM in Cape Town.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cape Town SAST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Cape Town
South Africa
Mon, Oct 19
SASTUTC+2-9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Cape Town conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Cape Town): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -9h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -8h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -9h

Distance

Sydney and Cape Town are 11,012 km (6,843 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 9 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 AM in Cape Town.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Cape Town): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Sydney 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.