Cape Town Dubai Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Cape Town and Dubai?

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town. Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 10:00 AM in Cape Town, it's 12:00 PM in Dubai.

Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Dubai from Cape Town

Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cape Town time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Dubai, covering UAE business hours.

Cape Town and Dubai are connected by direct flights taking approximately 9 hours. Dubai is a major hub for South African travelers heading to Asia and Europe, and both cities are popular tourist destinations.

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