Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:56:50
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 Sunset: 19:58:14
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Day Length: 14h 1m 24s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 05:38:51 | 12:49:48 | 20:00:45 | 14h 21m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 05:39:37 | 12:50:16 | 20:00:55 | 14h 21m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 05:40:24 | 12:50:44 | 20:01:04 | 14h 20m 40s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 05:41:12 | 12:51:11 | 20:01:10 | 14h 19m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 05:42:01 | 12:51:38 | 20:01:15 | 14h 19m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 05:42:51 | 12:52:04 | 20:01:18 | 14h 18m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 05:43:42 | 12:52:30 | 20:01:19 | 14h 17m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 05:44:34 | 12:52:56 | 20:01:18 | 14h 16m 44s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 05:45:27 | 12:53:21 | 20:01:15 | 14h 15m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 05:46:20 | 12:53:45 | 20:01:10 | 14h 14m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 05:47:15 | 12:54:09 | 20:01:03 | 14h 13m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 05:48:10 | 12:54:32 | 20:00:55 | 14h 12m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 05:49:06 | 12:54:55 | 20:00:45 | 14h 11m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 05:50:02 | 12:55:17 | 20:00:32 | 14h 10m 30s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 05:50:59 | 12:55:38 | 20:00:18 | 14h 9m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 05:51:56 | 12:55:59 | 20:00:02 | 14h 8m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 05:52:54 | 12:56:19 | 19:59:44 | 14h 6m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 05:53:53 | 12:56:38 | 19:59:24 | 14h 5m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 05:54:51 | 12:56:57 | 19:59:03 | 14h 4m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 05:55:50 | 12:57:15 | 19:58:39 | 14h 2m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 05:56:50 | 12:57:32 | 19:58:14 | 14h 1m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 05:57:49 | 12:57:48 | 19:57:47 | 13h 59m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 05:58:49 | 12:58:04 | 19:57:19 | 13h 58m 30s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 05:59:49 | 12:58:19 | 19:56:48 | 13h 56m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 06:00:49 | 12:58:33 | 19:56:16 | 13h 55m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 06:01:49 | 12:58:46 | 19:55:42 | 13h 53m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 06:02:50 | 12:58:58 | 19:55:07 | 13h 52m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 06:03:50 | 12:59:10 | 19:54:29 | 13h 50m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 06:04:50 | 12:59:21 | 19:53:51 | 13h 49m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 06:05:51 | 12:59:30 | 19:53:10 | 13h 47m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 06:06:51 | 12:59:40 | 19:52:28 | 13h 45m 37s |
Day length in Cape Town during the year on the chart:
Cape Town on South Africa map:
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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