Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Cape Town

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Cape Town. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
Cape TownSouth Africa 🇿🇦

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Africa/JohannesburgUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Cape Town

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Cape Town. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Cape Town.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Cape Town
UTC+2
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Cape Town do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Cape Town does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Cape Town zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Cape Town offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Cape Town DST
No
Countries
Australia · South Africa
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Cape Town?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Cape Town right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Cape Town?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Cape Town.

Do Sydney and Cape Town observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Cape Town does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Cape Town?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.