Cape Point: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Cape Point, South Africa, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:14 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 12h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 12:33.
Cape Point: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cape Point at 12:33 – 33 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on December 5 at 05:26, the latest on June 29 at 07:53.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:42 and latest on January 6 at 20:02.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cape Point through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:49 | 20:00 | 14 h 11 min | west-southwest 244° | 352 h |
| Feb | 06:20 | 19:39 | 13 h 19 min | west-southwest 254° | 304 h |
| Mar | 06:45 | 19:04 | 12 h 19 min | west 267° | 290 h |
| Apr | 07:09 | 18:22 | 11 h 14 min | west-northwest 281° | 240 h |
| May | 07:32 | 17:52 | 10 h 20 min | west-northwest 293° | 197 h |
| Jun | 07:50 | 17:42 | 9 h 52 min | west-northwest 298° | 176 h |
| Jul | 07:50 | 17:54 | 10 h 4 min | west-northwest 296° | 197 h |
| Aug | 07:25 | 18:15 | 10 h 50 min | west-northwest 286° | 206 h |
| Sep | 06:45 | 18:37 | 11 h 52 min | west 273° | 228 h |
| Oct | 06:04 | 18:59 | 12 h 56 min | west 259° | 284 h |
| Nov | 05:33 | 19:28 | 13 h 55 min | west-southwest 247° | 303 h |
| Dec | 05:28 | 19:54 | 14 h 26 min | west-southwest 241° | 338 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: January with 352 hours of sunshine, dullest: June with 176 – 3,115 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Cape Town Airport, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Cape Point
Morning: 05:59–06:47 · Evening: 18:20–19:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cape Point, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:47. The evening golden hour extends from 18:20 to 19:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cape Point
Morning: 05:49–05:59 · Evening: 19:09–19:18
The Blue Hour in Cape Point offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:49 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:09 to 19:18, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cape Point
Cape Point is located at a latitude of -34.36° and a longitude of 18.50°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cape Point vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cape Point
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cape Point. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Cape Point, with up to 14h 27m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Cape Point sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cape Point brings the shortest days with only 9h 51m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Cape Point
On the same latitude as Cape Point
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cape Point (34.4° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cape Point
When does the sun rise in Cape Point today?
Today the sun rises in Cape Point at 06:14 and sets at 18:53.
How long is the day in Cape Point today?
The day lasts 12h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cape Point today?
In the morning from 05:59–06:47, in the evening from 18:20–19:09.
When is the longest day in Cape Point?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.
When does it get dark in Cape Point today?
It is dark from 19:18, fully dark from 20:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cape Point. All times are in local time. How it is calculated