PST to Cape Town time conversion
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of PST.
PST is always UTC-8. Right now most places that use PST are on PDT (UTC-7): Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
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PST is 8 hours behind UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in PST to convert it to Cape Town on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · PST → Cape Town
This table converts each hour in PST to Cape Town on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| PST | Cape Town | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 10:0010:00 AM | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 11:0011:00 AM | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 12:0012:00 PM | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 13:001:00 PM | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 14:002:00 PM | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 15:003:00 PM | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 16:004:00 PM | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 17:005:00 PM | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 18:006:00 PM | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 19:007:00 PM | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 20:008:00 PM | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 21:009:00 PM | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 22:0010:00 PM | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 23:0011:00 PM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 00:0012:00 AM +1 day | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 01:001:00 AM +1 day | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 02:002:00 AM +1 day | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 03:003:00 AM +1 day | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 04:004:00 AM +1 day | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 05:005:00 AM +1 day | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 06:006:00 AM +1 day | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 07:007:00 AM +1 day | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 08:008:00 AM +1 day | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 09:009:00 AM +1 day |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use PST (UTC-8) and Cape Town (UTC+2); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Cape Town = PST + 10h · PDT + 9h.
| PST | Cape Town |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM PST | = 4:00 PM Cape Town |
| 7:00 AM PST | = 5:00 PM Cape Town |
| 8:00 AM PST | = 6:00 PM Cape Town |
| 9:00 AM PST | = 7:00 PM Cape Town |
| 10:00 AM PST | = 8:00 PM Cape Town |
| 12:00 PM PST | = 10:00 PM Cape Town |
| 3:00 PM PST | = 1:00 AM Cape Town (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM PST | = 3:00 AM Cape Town (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM PST | = 4:00 AM Cape Town (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM PST | = 6:00 AM Cape Town (+1 day) |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in PST and Cape Town do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
PST and Cape Town have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | PST | Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
| 2027 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
| 2028 | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 | No clock changes; UTC+2 all year. |
At the start of 2026, Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of PST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 03:00 PDT until 2026-11-01 01:00 PST, Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
- From 2027-03-14 03:00 PDT until 2027-11-07 01:00 PST, Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
- From 2028-03-12 03:00 PDT until 2028-11-05 01:00 PST, Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of PDT.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM PST in Cape Town?
9:00 AM PST = 7:00 PM Cape Town, using UTC-8 and UTC+2. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between PST and Cape Town change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of PST; Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of PST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Cape Town?
Read the Cape Town 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 PST and Cape Town?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in PST and Cape Town do not overlap.
What is the time difference between PST and Cape Town now?
Right now, Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of PST. Conversion formula: Cape Town = PST + 10h · PDT + 9h.