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Frequently Asked Questions
New York is in the EDT timezone (UTC-4) and Cape Town is in the SAST timezone (UTC+2). The time difference between them is 6 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between New York and Cape Town. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. When DST is active in New York, the time difference changes by 1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the New York clock and type any time. The Cape Town clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.