Nautical Twilight
07:00
Sunrise & Sunset in Cape Town, South Africa
-117° W 116° E
Golden Hour in Cape Town, South Africa
During the golden hour, sunlight is softer, warmer, and more diffuse, creating a flattering lighting effect. Perfect for photography!
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Twilight in Cape Town, South Africa
Astronomical Sunrise | 06:23 |
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Nautical Sunrise | 06:53 |
Civil Sunrise | 07:24 |
Solar Noon | 12:52 |
Civil Sunset | 18:20 |
Nautical Sunset | 18:51 |
Astronomical Sunset | 19:22 |
Daylight in July, Cape Town
10h 05m
Sunrise and Sunset in Cape Town, South Africa
Times are shown in the local timezone.
Jul 25 | Rise/Set | Dawn/Dusk | Daylight | Solar Noon |
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01 | 07:53 – 17:49 | 07:25 – 18:16 | 9h 55m | 12:51 |
02 | 07:53 – 17:49 | 07:25 – 18:17 | 9h 56m | 12:51 |
03 | 07:53 – 17:49 | 07:25 – 18:17 | 9h 56m | 12:51 |
04 | 07:53 – 17:50 | 07:25 – 18:18 | 9h 57m | 12:51 |
05 | 07:53 – 17:50 | 07:25 – 18:18 | 9h 57m | 12:51 |
06 | 07:52 – 17:51 | 07:25 – 18:18 | 9h 58m | 12:52 |
07 | 07:52 – 17:51 | 07:25 – 18:19 | 9h 59m | 12:52 |
08 | 07:52 – 17:52 | 07:25 – 18:19 | 9h 59m | 12:52 |
09 | 07:52 – 17:52 | 07:24 – 18:20 | 10h 00m | 12:52 |
10 | 07:52 – 17:53 | 07:24 – 18:20 | 10h 01m | 12:52 |
11 | 07:51 – 17:53 | 07:24 – 18:21 | 10h 02m | 12:52 |
12 | 07:51 – 17:54 | 07:24 – 18:21 | 10h 03m | 12:53 |
13 | 07:51 – 17:55 | 07:23 – 18:22 | 10h 03m | 12:53 |
14 | 07:50 – 17:55 | 07:23 – 18:22 | 10h 04m | 12:53 |
15 | 07:50 – 17:56 | 07:23 – 18:23 | 10h 05m | 12:53 |
16 | 07:49 – 17:56 | 07:22 – 18:24 | 10h 06m | 12:53 |
17 | 07:49 – 17:57 | 07:22 – 18:24 | 10h 07m | 12:53 |
18 | 07:49 – 17:58 | 07:21 – 18:25 | 10h 09m | 12:53 |
19 | 07:48 – 17:58 | 07:21 – 18:25 | 10h 10m | 12:53 |
20 | 07:48 – 17:59 | 07:21 – 18:26 | 10h 11m | 12:53 |
21 | 07:47 – 18:00 | 07:20 – 18:27 | 10h 12m | 12:53 |
22 | 07:46 – 18:00 | 07:20 – 18:27 | 10h 13m | 12:53 |
23 | 07:46 – 18:01 | 07:19 – 18:28 | 10h 15m | 12:53 |
24 | 07:45 – 18:02 | 07:18 – 18:28 | 10h 16m | 12:53 |
25 | 07:45 – 18:02 | 07:18 – 18:29 | 10h 17m | 12:53 |
26 | 07:44 – 18:03 | 07:17 – 18:30 | 10h 18m | 12:53 |
27 | 07:43 – 18:04 | 07:17 – 18:30 | 10h 20m | 12:53 |
28 | 07:43 – 18:04 | 07:16 – 18:31 | 10h 21m | 12:53 |
29 | 07:42 – 18:05 | 07:15 – 18:32 | 10h 23m | 12:53 |
30 | 07:41 – 18:06 | 07:15 – 18:32 | 10h 24m | 12:53 |
31 | 07:40 – 18:06 | 07:14 – 18:33 | 10h 26m | 12:53 |
Sun in Cape Town, South Africa
All you need to know about the sun in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Sun rises at 07:52 and sets at 17:53. These times are essential for planning outdoor activities, photography, or just enjoying nature.
The golden hour is the period of soft, warm light perfect for photography and occurs shortly after sunrise and just before sunset. In Cape Town, the golden hour starts at 07:35 and ends at 08:29 in the morning and then again at 17:15 in the evening, ending at 18:10.
Civil twilight is the first and last phase of twilight. In the morning, civil dawn begins at 07:24, marking the time when there's enough light for most outdoor activities. In the evening, civil dusk happens at 18:20, right after sunset at 17:53.
Nautical twilight is the period when the Sun is 6-12 degrees below the horizon, commonly used by sailors to navigate at sea. In Cape Town, nautical dawn starts at 06:53 and nautical dusk occurs at 18:51.
Astronomical twilight occurs when the Sun is 12-18 degrees below the horizon, and the sky is dark enough for astronomers to observe faint celestial objects. Astronomical dawn in Cape Town starts at 06:23, while astronomical dusk ends at 19:22.
Whether you're looking to enjoy a beautiful sunrise in Cape Town or planning to photograph during the golden hour or blue hour, it's essential to know these key solar events and their times.
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