3pm in London is 4pm in Cape Town.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between London and Cape Town. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between London and Cape Town?

London is 1 hour behind Cape Town right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 3pm in London, what time is it in Cape Town?

3pm in London is 4pm in Cape Town. Both sides are inside the standard 9-to-5 working day, so this is a sociable time for a call in both places. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between London and Cape Town?

9am–4pm in London lines up with 10am–5pm in Cape Town — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — BST and SAST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.