Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa
3 215 000 people
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:36:32
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 Sunset: 18:41:58
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Day Length: 12h 5m 26s
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: -33.92, Longitude: 18.435
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 07:04:00 | 12:46:12 | 18:28:23 | 11h 24m 23s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 07:02:41 | 12:45:52 | 18:29:04 | 11h 26m 23s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 07:01:21 | 12:45:33 | 18:29:44 | 11h 28m 23s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 07:00:01 | 12:45:13 | 18:30:25 | 11h 30m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:58:41 | 12:44:53 | 18:31:05 | 11h 32m 24s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:57:19 | 12:44:33 | 18:31:46 | 11h 34m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:55:58 | 12:44:12 | 18:32:26 | 11h 36m 28s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:54:36 | 12:43:51 | 18:33:07 | 11h 38m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:53:14 | 12:43:31 | 18:33:47 | 11h 40m 33s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:51:51 | 12:43:10 | 18:34:28 | 11h 42m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:50:29 | 12:42:49 | 18:35:08 | 11h 44m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:49:06 | 12:42:27 | 18:35:49 | 11h 46m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:47:42 | 12:42:06 | 18:36:30 | 11h 48m 48s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:46:19 | 12:41:45 | 18:37:10 | 11h 50m 51s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:44:55 | 12:41:23 | 18:37:51 | 11h 52m 56s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:43:32 | 12:41:02 | 18:38:32 | 11h 55m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:42:08 | 12:40:40 | 18:39:13 | 11h 57m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:40:44 | 12:40:19 | 18:39:54 | 11h 59m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:39:20 | 12:39:57 | 18:40:35 | 12h 1m 15s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:37:56 | 12:39:36 | 18:41:16 | 12h 3m 20s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:36:32 | 12:39:15 | 18:41:58 | 12h 5m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:35:08 | 12:38:54 | 18:42:39 | 12h 7m 31s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:33:44 | 12:38:33 | 18:43:21 | 12h 9m 37s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 06:32:20 | 12:38:12 | 18:44:03 | 12h 11m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 06:30:56 | 12:37:51 | 18:44:45 | 12h 13m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 06:29:33 | 12:37:30 | 18:45:28 | 12h 15m 55s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 06:28:09 | 12:37:10 | 18:46:10 | 12h 18m 1s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 06:26:46 | 12:36:50 | 18:46:53 | 12h 20m 7s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 06:25:23 | 12:36:30 | 18:47:36 | 12h 22m 13s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 06:24:00 | 12:36:10 | 18:48:19 | 12h 24m 19s |
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
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