Sunrise & sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 07:49 and sets at 17:43 in Cape Town. All times are shown in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
Today in Cape Town
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Cape Town today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Cape Town when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Cape Town (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Cape Town’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:50 | 20:00 | 12:55 | 14h 09m |
| February | 06:21 | 19:38 | 13:00 | 13h 17m |
| March | 06:45 | 19:04 | 12:55 | 12h 18m |
| April | 07:08 | 18:23 | 12:46 | 11h 14m |
| May | 07:31 | 17:53 | 12:42 | 10h 22m |
| June | 07:49 | 17:43 | 12:46 | 9h 54m |
| July | 07:49 | 17:55 | 12:52 | 10h 06m |
| August | 07:25 | 18:16 | 12:50 | 10h 51m |
| September | 06:45 | 18:37 | 12:41 | 11h 52m |
| October | 06:04 | 18:59 | 12:32 | 12h 54m |
| November | 05:34 | 19:27 | 12:30 | 13h 53m |
| December | 05:29 | 19:53 | 12:41 | 14h 24m |
Solar year in Cape Town (2026)
Day length in Cape Town swings by 4h 32m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Cape Town
Longest day in Cape Town: 14h 16m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 9h 44m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 9h 45m.
Moon tonight in Cape Town
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Cape Town today?▼
The sun rises at 07:49 Africa/Johannesburg in Cape Town, South Africa today.
What time is sunset in Cape Town today?▼
The sun sets at 17:43 Africa/Johannesburg in Cape Town today.
How long is the day in Cape Town today?▼
Daylight in Cape Town today lasts 9 hours and 54 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cape Town?▼
The morning golden hour in Cape Town runs from 07:21 to 08:27, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:05 to 18:11.
What is the timezone of Cape Town?▼
Cape Town uses the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Cape Town?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Cape Town is 21 December 2026, with 14h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Cape Town?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Cape Town is 21 June 2026, with 9h 54m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Cape Town?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Cape Town swings by 4h 32m.