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Sunrise and sunset in Cape Town, South Africa
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:10 AM–6:43 AM and 6:24 PM–6:57 PM
Times are local time in Cape Town. Current time in Cape Town →
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Town through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 25m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 54m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 28m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 52m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 24m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 10m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 45m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 19m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 50m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 45m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 16m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 46m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 23m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 3m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 54m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 9h 55m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:50 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 5m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 27m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 50m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 22m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 51m |
Calculated for 33.93°S, 18.42°E, including daylight saving time where Cape Town uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Cape Town this year
- Longest day: December 22 (14h 25m)
- Shortest day: June 21 (9h 53m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:29 AM on December 1
- Latest sunset: 8:02 PM on January 2
Questions
What time is sunrise in Cape Town today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 6:57 PM in Cape Town, giving 12 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Cape Town?
The longest day in Cape Town in 2026 is December 22, with 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cape Town?
The shortest day in Cape Town in 2026 is June 21, with 9 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Cape Town?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:29 AM on December 1, and the latest sunset is 8:02 PM on January 2. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Cape Town?
Today, golden hour in Cape Town is from sunrise (6:10 AM) to 6:43 AM in the morning, and from 6:24 PM to sunset (6:57 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.