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Sunrise in Cape Town

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sunrise
7:18 AM
Direction
East-Northeast(74°)
Sunset
6:12 PM

The sun rises in the east, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Cape Town, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.

In Cape Town, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.

Best sunrise spots in Cape Town

  • Signal Hill
    Map

    Drive-up public hilltop with a wide eastern view over the city bowl

  • Bloubergstrand
    Map

    Open beach across Table Bay facing east toward the mountain at sunrise

  • Sea Point Promenade
    Map

    Long Atlantic-side promenade with an open eastern sky

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
  • Choose open ground or elevation
View sunset in Cape Town →

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