Time Difference between Sydney and Cape Town
Sydney (UTC+11) → Johannesburg (UTC+2)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Sydney, it's 07:00 in Cape Town
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Sydney & Cape Town◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,011 km
Est. Flight Time
~14h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
21:00
Cape Town (-1)
09:00
Sydney
00:00
Cape Town
12:00
Sydney
03:00
Cape Town
15:00
Sydney
06:00
Cape Town
18:00
Sydney
09:00
Cape Town
21:00
Sydney
12:00
Cape Town
00:00
Sydney
15:00
Cape Town (-1)
03:00
Sydney
18:00
Cape Town (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Sydney and Cape Town
Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa are separated by a time difference of 9 hours. When it's noon in Sydney, it's 9 hours earlier in Cape Town.
Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney timezone, while Cape Town uses Africa/Johannesburg. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 9 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Sydney and Cape Town is approximately 11,011 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.