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Sunset in Cape Town

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sunset
6:12 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(286°)
Sunrise
7:18 AM

The sun sets in the west, 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, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.

Best sunset spots in Cape Town

  • Signal Hill (west side)
    Map

    Most popular sunset spot in the city — wide Atlantic horizon

  • Camps Bay beach
    Map

    Long Atlantic beach below the Twelve Apostles with a clear western horizon

  • Sea Point Promenade
    Map

    Same Atlantic-side promenade — sun sets straight over the ocean

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover near the western horizon
  • A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos
View sunrise in Cape Town →

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