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Cape Town Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Africa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Cape Town, South Africa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 14, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, sunrise is at 6:48 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Johannesburg). The day lasts 11h 49m, solar noon is at 12:43 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:21 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
Local date
September 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 14, 2026, 8:23 AM
Today’s solar times in Cape Town
Dawn
6:23 AM
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:21 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:04 PM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Dusk
7:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 49m
Solar noon
12:43 PM
Coordinates
-33.9258, 18.4232
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -33.9258, longitude 18.4232, and the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Cape Town over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 14, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 49m |
| TomorrowSep 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 51m |
| +1 weekSep 21, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 04m |
| +1 monthOct 14, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 52m |
What these times mean
Cape Town changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Cape Town throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 10m |
| February | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 18m |
| March | 6:46 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 20m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 15m |
| May | 7:32 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 23m |
| June | 7:50 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 54m |
| July | 7:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 7:27 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 51m |
| October | 6:06 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 54m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 52m |
| December | 5:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 24m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM
December 1
Latest sunset
8:02 PM
January 2
Longest day
14h 25m
December 22
Shortest day
9h 53m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Cape Town with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| May 9, 2032 | 3:26 PM | 99.6% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 5:35 PM | 104.4% |
| Mar 20, 2053 | 9:08 AM | 99.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cape Town today?
On September 14, 2026, sunrise in Cape Town, South Africa is at 6:48 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Johannesburg).
How long is the day in Cape Town today?
Today in Cape Town, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 49m.
When is golden hour in Cape Town?
Morning golden hour in Cape Town ends at 7:21 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Cape Town?
Solar noon in Cape Town is at 12:43 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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