Table Mountain: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Table Mountain, South Africa, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:15 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 12h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 12:34.
Table Mountain: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Table Mountain at 12:34 – 34 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 05:27, the latest on June 30 at 07:52.
The sun sets earliest on June 11 at 17:43 and latest on January 6 at 20:01.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Table Mountain 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 05:50 | 20:00 | 14 h 10 min | west-southwest 244° | 352 h | 27/17 °C | 9 mm |
| Feb | 06:21 | 19:38 | 13 h 18 min | west-southwest 254° | 304 h | 27/17 °C | 10 mm |
| Mar | 06:45 | 19:04 | 12 h 19 min | west 267° | 290 h | 26/15 °C | 13 mm |
| Apr | 07:09 | 18:23 | 11 h 14 min | west-northwest 281° | 240 h | 24/12 °C | 40 mm |
| May | 07:31 | 17:53 | 10 h 22 min | west-northwest 292° | 197 h | 21/10 °C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 07:49 | 17:43 | 9 h 54 min | west-northwest 298° | 176 h | 18/8 °C | 92 mm |
| Jul | 07:49 | 17:55 | 10 h 6 min | west-northwest 296° | 197 h | 18/7 °C | 85 mm |
| Aug | 07:25 | 18:16 | 10 h 51 min | west-northwest 286° | 206 h | 18/8 °C | 72 mm |
| Sep | 06:45 | 18:37 | 11 h 52 min | west 273° | 228 h | 20/9 °C | 44 mm |
| Oct | 06:05 | 18:59 | 12 h 55 min | west 259° | 284 h | 22/12 °C | 28 mm |
| Nov | 05:34 | 19:27 | 13 h 53 min | west-southwest 247° | 303 h | 24/13 °C | 25 mm |
| Dec | 05:29 | 19:53 | 14 h 24 min | west-southwest 241° | 338 h | 26/16 °C | 13 mm |
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.
As a destination: warmest in February at 27 °C by day, driest in January with 9 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Cape Town Airport, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Table Mountain
Morning: 05:59–06:48 · Evening: 18:20–19:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Table Mountain, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:48. 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 Table Mountain
Morning: 05:50–05:59 · Evening: 19:09–19:18
The Blue Hour in Table Mountain offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 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 Table Mountain
Table Mountain is located at a latitude of -33.96° and a longitude of 18.40°. The city is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Table Mountain vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Table Mountain
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Table Mountain. 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 Table Mountain, with up to 14h 25m 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 Table Mountain 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 Table Mountain brings the shortest days with only 9h 53m 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 Table Mountain
On the same latitude as Table Mountain
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Table Mountain (34° S): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 12h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Table Mountain
When does the sun rise in Table Mountain today?
Today the sun rises in Table Mountain at 06:15 and sets at 18:53.
How long is the day in Table Mountain today?
The day lasts 12h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Table Mountain today?
In the morning from 05:59–06:48, in the evening from 18:20–19:09.
When is the longest day in Table Mountain?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 25m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 53m.
When does it get dark in Table Mountain today?
It is dark from 19:18, fully dark from 20:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Table Mountain. All times are in local time. How it is calculated