Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Cape Town
On 24 July 2026, Cape Town has sunrise at 07:44 and sunset at 18:01, 10h 17m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 17:24–18:17.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Cape Town
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Cape Town sits at 33.9° S, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 9h 54m at the June solstice down to 14h 25m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Cape Town today?
Evening golden hour is 17:24–18:17; morning is 07:28–08:21.
How many hours of daylight does Cape Town get?
10h 17m on 24 July 2026.