Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:41:33
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 Sunset: 19:18:09
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Day Length: 13h 36m 36s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC +2 h.
Latitude: -33.92, Longitude: 18.435
Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa 
3 215 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Nov-01, Saturday | 05:45:13 | 12:29:50 | 19:14:27 | 13h 29m 14s |
| 2025-Nov-02, Sunday | 05:44:16 | 12:29:49 | 19:15:22 | 13h 31m 6s |
| 2025-Nov-03, Monday | 05:43:20 | 12:29:49 | 19:16:17 | 13h 32m 57s |
| 2025-Nov-04, Tuesday | 05:42:26 | 12:29:49 | 19:17:13 | 13h 34m 47s |
| 2025-Nov-05, Wednesday | 05:41:33 | 12:29:51 | 19:18:09 | 13h 36m 36s |
| 2025-Nov-06, Thursday | 05:40:41 | 12:29:53 | 19:19:05 | 13h 38m 24s |
| 2025-Nov-07, Friday | 05:39:51 | 12:29:56 | 19:20:02 | 13h 40m 11s |
| 2025-Nov-08, Saturday | 05:39:02 | 12:30:00 | 19:20:59 | 13h 41m 57s |
| 2025-Nov-09, Sunday | 05:38:15 | 12:30:05 | 19:21:55 | 13h 43m 40s |
| 2025-Nov-10, Monday | 05:37:29 | 12:30:11 | 19:22:53 | 13h 45m 24s |
| 2025-Nov-11, Tuesday | 05:36:45 | 12:30:18 | 19:23:50 | 13h 47m 5s |
| 2025-Nov-12, Wednesday | 05:36:03 | 12:30:25 | 19:24:47 | 13h 48m 44s |
| 2025-Nov-13, Thursday | 05:35:22 | 12:30:33 | 19:25:45 | 13h 50m 23s |
| 2025-Nov-14, Friday | 05:34:42 | 12:30:42 | 19:26:42 | 13h 52m 0s |
| 2025-Nov-15, Saturday | 05:34:05 | 12:30:52 | 19:27:40 | 13h 53m 35s |
| 2025-Nov-16, Sunday | 05:33:29 | 12:31:03 | 19:28:37 | 13h 55m 8s |
| 2025-Nov-17, Monday | 05:32:55 | 12:31:15 | 19:29:35 | 13h 56m 40s |
| 2025-Nov-18, Tuesday | 05:32:22 | 12:31:27 | 19:30:32 | 13h 58m 10s |
| 2025-Nov-19, Wednesday | 05:31:51 | 12:31:41 | 19:31:30 | 13h 59m 39s |
| 2025-Nov-20, Thursday | 05:31:22 | 12:31:55 | 19:32:27 | 14h 1m 5s |
| 2025-Nov-21, Friday | 05:30:55 | 12:32:10 | 19:33:24 | 14h 2m 29s |
| 2025-Nov-22, Saturday | 05:30:30 | 12:32:25 | 19:34:21 | 14h 3m 51s |
| 2025-Nov-23, Sunday | 05:30:06 | 12:32:42 | 19:35:18 | 14h 5m 12s |
| 2025-Nov-24, Monday | 05:29:44 | 12:32:59 | 19:36:14 | 14h 6m 30s |
| 2025-Nov-25, Tuesday | 05:29:24 | 12:33:17 | 19:37:10 | 14h 7m 46s |
| 2025-Nov-26, Wednesday | 05:29:06 | 12:33:36 | 19:38:06 | 14h 9m 0s |
| 2025-Nov-27, Thursday | 05:28:50 | 12:33:56 | 19:39:01 | 14h 10m 11s |
| 2025-Nov-28, Friday | 05:28:36 | 12:34:16 | 19:39:56 | 14h 11m 20s |
| 2025-Nov-29, Saturday | 05:28:24 | 12:34:37 | 19:40:50 | 14h 12m 26s |
| 2025-Nov-30, Sunday | 05:28:13 | 12:34:58 | 19:41:43 | 14h 13m 30s |
Day length in Cape Town during the year on the chart:
Cape Town on South Africa map:
Largest populated areas in South Africa
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
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