Sunset
Sunset in Cape Town
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Face west to see tonight's sunset in Cape Town.
Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunset.
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.
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 Hill (west side)Verified named place
Most popular sunset spot in the city — wide Atlantic horizon
- MapCamps Bay beachVerified named place
Long Atlantic beach below the Twelve Apostles with a clear western horizon
- MapSea Point PromenadeVerified named place
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