Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Coast, Ghana

Cape Coast Ghana Daily sun schedule, day length and annual chart
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Sunrise
Today sunrise
05:56:33
Sunset
Today sunset
18:11:41
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Day length
12h 15m 8s
City
Cape Coast
Region / Country
Central, Ghana
Time zone
Africa/Accra, UTC 0 h.
Population
143 015 people
Latitude
5.1104
Longitude
-1.25

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Date Sunrise Solar Noon Sunset Day length
2026-Apr-01, Wednesday 06:03:45 12:08:51 18:13:57 12h 10m 12s
2026-Apr-02, Thursday 06:03:19 12:08:33 18:13:47 12h 10m 28s
2026-Apr-03, Friday 06:02:53 12:08:16 18:13:38 12h 10m 45s
2026-Apr-04, Saturday 06:02:27 12:07:58 18:13:29 12h 11m 2s
2026-Apr-05, Sunday 06:02:02 12:07:41 18:13:20 12h 11m 18s
2026-Apr-06, Monday 06:01:36 12:07:24 18:13:12 12h 11m 36s
2026-Apr-07, Tuesday 06:01:11 12:07:07 18:13:03 12h 11m 52s
2026-Apr-08, Wednesday 06:00:46 12:06:50 18:12:55 12h 12m 9s
2026-Apr-09, Thursday 06:00:21 12:06:34 18:12:47 12h 12m 26s
2026-Apr-10, Friday 05:59:57 12:06:18 18:12:39 12h 12m 42s
2026-Apr-11, Saturday 05:59:33 12:06:02 18:12:31 12h 12m 58s
2026-Apr-12, Sunday 05:59:09 12:05:46 18:12:24 12h 13m 15s
2026-Apr-13, Monday 05:58:46 12:05:31 18:12:17 12h 13m 31s
2026-Apr-14, Tuesday 05:58:22 12:05:16 18:12:10 12h 13m 48s
2026-Apr-15, Wednesday 05:58:00 12:05:02 18:12:03 12h 14m 3s
2026-Apr-16, Thursday 05:57:37 12:04:47 18:11:57 12h 14m 20s
2026-Apr-17, Friday 05:57:16 12:04:33 18:11:51 12h 14m 35s
2026-Apr-18, Saturday 05:56:54 12:04:20 18:11:46 12h 14m 52s
2026-Apr-19, Sunday 05:56:33 12:04:07 18:11:41 12h 15m 8s
2026-Apr-20, Monday 05:56:12 12:03:54 18:11:36 12h 15m 24s
2026-Apr-21, Tuesday 05:55:52 12:03:42 18:11:32 12h 15m 40s
2026-Apr-22, Wednesday 05:55:33 12:03:30 18:11:28 12h 15m 55s
2026-Apr-23, Thursday 05:55:14 12:03:19 18:11:24 12h 16m 10s
2026-Apr-24, Friday 05:54:55 12:03:08 18:11:21 12h 16m 26s
2026-Apr-25, Saturday 05:54:37 12:02:58 18:11:18 12h 16m 41s
2026-Apr-26, Sunday 05:54:19 12:02:48 18:11:16 12h 16m 57s
2026-Apr-27, Monday 05:54:03 12:02:38 18:11:14 12h 17m 11s
2026-Apr-28, Tuesday 05:53:46 12:02:29 18:11:13 12h 17m 27s
2026-Apr-29, Wednesday 05:53:30 12:02:21 18:11:12 12h 17m 42s
2026-Apr-30, Thursday 05:53:15 12:02:13 18:11:11 12h 17m 56s

Day length in Cape Coast during the year on the chart

Cape Coast on Ghana map

Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered

Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.

Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).

Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.

Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.

Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).

Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.

The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:

  • Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
  • Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur

Miami's lower latitude means:

  • Winter days are longer than NY's
  • Summer days are slightly shorter

During equinoxes:

  • Spring: March 20-21
  • Fall: September 22-23

Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.

Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.

Reliable tools:

  • Timeanddate.com
  • SunCalc.org
  • Photographer's Ephemeris app

Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Vitamin D deficiency

Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks