Sunrise and Sunset times in Cape Town, South Africa 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:29:10
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 Sunset: 19:52:48
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Day Length: 14h 23m 38s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 05:28:05 | 12:35:21 | 19:42:36 | 14h 14m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 05:27:58 | 12:35:44 | 19:43:29 | 14h 15m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 05:27:54 | 12:36:07 | 19:44:20 | 14h 16m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 05:27:51 | 12:36:31 | 19:45:11 | 14h 17m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 05:27:50 | 12:36:56 | 19:46:01 | 14h 18m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 05:27:52 | 12:37:21 | 19:46:51 | 14h 18m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 05:27:55 | 12:37:47 | 19:47:39 | 14h 19m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 05:28:00 | 12:38:13 | 19:48:26 | 14h 20m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 05:28:07 | 12:38:40 | 19:49:13 | 14h 21m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 05:28:16 | 12:39:07 | 19:49:58 | 14h 21m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 05:28:26 | 12:39:34 | 19:50:42 | 14h 22m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 05:28:39 | 12:40:02 | 19:51:26 | 14h 22m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 05:28:54 | 12:40:31 | 19:52:07 | 14h 23m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 05:29:10 | 12:40:59 | 19:52:48 | 14h 23m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 05:29:28 | 12:41:28 | 19:53:28 | 14h 24m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 05:29:48 | 12:41:57 | 19:54:06 | 14h 24m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 05:30:10 | 12:42:26 | 19:54:42 | 14h 24m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 05:30:34 | 12:42:56 | 19:55:18 | 14h 24m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 05:30:59 | 12:43:25 | 19:55:52 | 14h 24m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 05:31:26 | 12:43:55 | 19:56:24 | 14h 24m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 05:31:55 | 12:44:25 | 19:56:55 | 14h 25m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 05:32:25 | 12:44:55 | 19:57:24 | 14h 24m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 05:32:57 | 12:45:25 | 19:57:52 | 14h 24m 55s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 05:33:31 | 12:45:54 | 19:58:18 | 14h 24m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 05:34:06 | 12:46:24 | 19:58:42 | 14h 24m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 05:34:42 | 12:46:54 | 19:59:05 | 14h 24m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 05:35:20 | 12:47:23 | 19:59:26 | 14h 24m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 05:36:00 | 12:47:53 | 19:59:46 | 14h 23m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 05:36:41 | 12:48:22 | 20:00:03 | 14h 23m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 05:37:23 | 12:48:51 | 20:00:19 | 14h 22m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 05:38:06 | 12:49:19 | 20:00:33 | 14h 22m 27s |
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