Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?

No. Cape Town stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

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

8:00 AM in London, on the same day.

Cape Town to London Meeting Planner

London is 1 hour behind Cape Town right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Cape Town · South Africa

1:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · SAST

London · United Kingdom

12:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Cape Town and London

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Cape Town (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Cape TownOrganizerSouth Africa ·1:56AMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time12:56AMnow

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Date in Cape Town

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Cape Town time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Cape Town (13:00) and London (12:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Cape Town (12:00) and London (11:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Cape Town (14:00) and London (13:00).

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Your meeting

Cape Town1:00 PM UTC+2Sun, Oct 18
London12:00 PM BSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 11:00 UTC

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Time difference between Cape Town and London

London is 1 hour behind Cape Town right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Cape Town on SAST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

Time difference between Cape Town and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 1 hour behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 1 hour behind	Clocks go forward in London

Cape Town is on South Africa Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cape Town & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Cape Town and London?: London is 1 hour behind Cape Town right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Cape Town on SAST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cape Town and London?: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Cape Town (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Cape Town observe daylight saving time?: No. Cape Town stays on SAST (UTC+2) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Cape Town?: 8:00 AM in London, on the same day.

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