Cape Town to PST time conversion
PST is 10 hours behind Cape Town.
PST is always UTC-8. Right now most places that use PST are on PDT (UTC-7): PDT is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
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Choose the local time in Cape Town to convert it to PST on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · Cape Town → PST
This table converts each hour in Cape Town to PST on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| Cape Town | PST | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 22:0010:00 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 23:0011:00 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 00:0012:00 AM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 01:001:00 AM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 13:001:00 PM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use Cape Town (UTC+2) and PST (UTC-8); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: PST = Cape Town − 10h · PDT = Cape Town − 9h.
| Cape Town | PST |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM Cape Town | = 8:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM Cape Town | = 9:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM Cape Town | = 10:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM Cape Town | = 11:00 PM PST (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM Cape Town | = 12:00 AM PST |
| 12:00 PM Cape Town | = 2:00 AM PST |
| 3:00 PM Cape Town | = 5:00 AM PST |
| 5:00 PM Cape Town | = 7:00 AM PST |
| 6:00 PM Cape Town | = 8:00 AM PST |
| 8:00 PM Cape Town | = 10:00 AM PST |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Cape Town and PST do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
Cape Town and PST have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | Cape Town | PST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, PST is 10 hours behind Cape Town. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 12:00 Cape Town until 2026-11-01 11:00 Cape Town, PDT is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
- From 2027-03-14 12:00 Cape Town until 2027-11-07 11:00 Cape Town, PDT is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
- From 2028-03-12 12:00 Cape Town until 2028-11-05 11:00 Cape Town, PDT is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM Cape Town in PST?
9:00 AM Cape Town = 11:00 PM PST (-1 day), using UTC+2 and UTC-8. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between Cape Town and PST change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: PST is 10 hours behind Cape Town; PST is 9 hours behind Cape Town. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in PST?
Read the PST clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between Cape Town and PST?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in Cape Town and PST do not overlap.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and PST now?
Right now, PST is 10 hours behind Cape Town. Conversion formula: PST = Cape Town − 10h · PDT = Cape Town − 9h.