Sun Times in Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cape Town?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Cape Town (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Cape Town?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Cape Town (Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Cape Town?
Morning golden hour in Cape Town ends at 7:18 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:35 PM.
How long is the day in Cape Town?
The day length for Cape Town is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Cape Town?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Cape Town is shown in the times above (Africa/Johannesburg). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Cape Town?
Sunset and dusk times for Cape Town are displayed above (Africa/Johannesburg). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Cape Town?
Twilight duration in Cape Town varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Cape Town?
The earliest sunrise in Cape Town in 2026 is at 5:29 AM on December 1 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Cape Town?
The latest sunset in Cape Town in 2026 is at 8:02 PM on January 3 (Africa/Johannesburg). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Cape Town?
After sunset in Cape Town, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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