Time Difference between Cape Town and London

Cape Town, South Africa and London, United Kingdom are separated by a time difference of 2 hours. When it's noon in Cape Town, it's 2 hours earlier in London.

Cape Town operates on Africa/Johannesburg timezone, while London uses Europe/London. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 2 hours difference, scheduling calls between Cape Town and London is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Cape Town and London is approximately 9,672 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.