Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:50:13
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 Sunset: 18:56:38
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Day Length: 12h 6m 25s
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-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:34:07 | 12:58:34 | 19:23:02 | 12h 48m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:34:58 | 12:58:22 | 19:21:46 | 12h 46m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:35:49 | 12:58:10 | 19:20:31 | 12h 44m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:36:39 | 12:57:57 | 19:19:15 | 12h 42m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:37:29 | 12:57:44 | 19:17:58 | 12h 40m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:38:19 | 12:57:30 | 19:16:40 | 12h 38m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:39:09 | 12:57:16 | 19:15:23 | 12h 36m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:39:58 | 12:57:01 | 19:14:04 | 12h 34m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:40:47 | 12:56:46 | 19:12:45 | 12h 31m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:41:35 | 12:56:31 | 19:11:26 | 12h 29m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:42:24 | 12:56:15 | 19:10:07 | 12h 27m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:43:12 | 12:55:59 | 19:08:47 | 12h 25m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:43:59 | 12:55:43 | 19:07:27 | 12h 23m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:44:47 | 12:55:27 | 19:06:06 | 12h 21m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:45:34 | 12:55:10 | 19:04:46 | 12h 19m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:46:21 | 12:54:53 | 19:03:25 | 12h 17m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:47:08 | 12:54:36 | 19:02:04 | 12h 14m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:47:55 | 12:54:19 | 19:00:42 | 12h 12m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:48:41 | 12:54:01 | 18:59:21 | 12h 10m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:49:27 | 12:53:43 | 18:58:00 | 12h 8m 33s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:50:13 | 12:53:26 | 18:56:38 | 12h 6m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:50:59 | 12:53:08 | 18:55:16 | 12h 4m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:51:45 | 12:52:50 | 18:53:55 | 12h 2m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:52:30 | 12:52:32 | 18:52:33 | 12h 0m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:53:16 | 12:52:14 | 18:51:11 | 11h 57m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:54:01 | 12:51:55 | 18:49:50 | 11h 55m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:54:46 | 12:51:37 | 18:48:29 | 11h 53m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:55:31 | 12:51:19 | 18:47:07 | 11h 51m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:56:16 | 12:51:01 | 18:45:46 | 11h 49m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:57:01 | 12:50:43 | 18:44:25 | 11h 47m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:57:46 | 12:50:25 | 18:43:04 | 11h 45m 18s |
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