United Kingdom
South Africa
London to Cape Town Time Difference
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London
London vs Cape Town — At a Glance
London to Cape Town — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Cape Town
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Cape Town (population: 4.7M) is known for Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, winelands, and South Africa's legislative capital.
Business Hours Overlap
Cape Town is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 1-hour time difference with London.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Cape Town (+27) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Cape Town uses ZAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London and Cape Town share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Cape Town visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Cape Town?
Cape Town, South Africa is 1 hour ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Cape Town is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Cape Town?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Cape Town.
What is the best time to call Cape Town from London?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Cape Town anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Cape Town use?
Cape Town, South Africa uses ZAR. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Cape Town?
The primary languages in Cape Town are English, Afrikaans, Xhosa. London also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Cape Town from London?
To call Cape Town from London, dial your international access code followed by +27 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Cape Town uses +27.
