New York Cape Town Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New York and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 6-7 hours ahead of New York. New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Cape Town uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST, UTC+2). During standard time, Cape Town is 7 hours ahead; during daylight saving time, Cape Town is 6 hours ahead.

South Africa does not observe daylight saving time, so the difference varies seasonally.

Best Time to Call Cape Town from New York

Best calling time: 2:00 AM - 11:00 AM New York time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Cape Town during standard time. Early morning calls from New York work best.

New York and Cape Town are both coastal cities with vibrant cultural scenes. Cape Town is a popular destination for American tourists seeking wine country, Table Mountain, and beautiful beaches.

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