Sunrise
Sunrise in Cape Town
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Face east to see today's sunrise in Cape Town.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.
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.
Named viewing places in Cape Town
These are named locations already present with coordinates in SunPoint's curated city data. Check current public access, opening hours, weather and ground conditions before travelling.
- MapSignal HillVerified named place
Drive-up public hilltop with a wide eastern view over the city bowl
- MapBloubergstrandVerified named place
Open beach across Table Bay facing east toward the mountain at sunrise
- MapSea Point PromenadeVerified named place
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