Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Cape Town
Western Cape
3 215 000 people
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -33.92, Longitude: 18.435
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 07:52:09 | 12:50:12 | 17:48:14 | 9h 56m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 07:52:06 | 12:50:23 | 17:48:40 | 9h 56m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 07:52:02 | 12:50:34 | 17:49:07 | 9h 57m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 07:51:55 | 12:50:45 | 17:49:34 | 9h 57m 39s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 07:51:47 | 12:50:55 | 17:50:03 | 9h 58m 16s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 07:51:38 | 12:51:05 | 17:50:33 | 9h 58m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 07:51:27 | 12:51:15 | 17:51:03 | 9h 59m 36s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 07:51:14 | 12:51:24 | 17:51:35 | 10h 0m 21s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 07:51:00 | 12:51:33 | 17:52:07 | 10h 1m 7s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 07:50:44 | 12:51:42 | 17:52:40 | 10h 1m 56s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 07:50:26 | 12:51:50 | 17:53:13 | 10h 2m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 07:50:07 | 12:51:57 | 17:53:47 | 10h 3m 40s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 07:49:47 | 12:52:05 | 17:54:22 | 10h 4m 35s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 07:49:24 | 12:52:11 | 17:54:58 | 10h 5m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 07:49:00 | 12:52:17 | 17:55:34 | 10h 6m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 07:48:35 | 12:52:23 | 17:56:11 | 10h 7m 36s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 07:48:08 | 12:52:28 | 17:56:48 | 10h 8m 40s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 07:47:39 | 12:52:33 | 17:57:26 | 10h 9m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 07:47:09 | 12:52:37 | 17:58:04 | 10h 10m 55s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 07:46:37 | 12:52:40 | 17:58:43 | 10h 12m 6s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 07:46:04 | 12:52:43 | 17:59:22 | 10h 13m 18s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 07:45:29 | 12:52:45 | 18:00:01 | 10h 14m 32s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 07:44:53 | 12:52:47 | 18:00:41 | 10h 15m 48s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 07:44:15 | 12:52:48 | 18:01:21 | 10h 17m 6s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 07:43:36 | 12:52:49 | 18:02:02 | 10h 18m 26s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 07:42:55 | 12:52:49 | 18:02:42 | 10h 19m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 07:42:13 | 12:52:48 | 18:03:23 | 10h 21m 10s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 07:41:29 | 12:52:47 | 18:04:05 | 10h 22m 36s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 07:40:44 | 12:52:45 | 18:04:46 | 10h 24m 2s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 07:39:58 | 12:52:43 | 18:05:27 | 10h 25m 29s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 07:39:10 | 12:52:40 | 18:06:09 | 10h 26m 59s |
Day length in Cape Town during the year on the chart:
Cape Town on South Africa map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks