Today in Eastern Cape, South Africa, the sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 6:18 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 31m of daylight. That is 2 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Eastern Cape is currently in its Spring season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Eastern Cape
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Eastern Cape runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:18 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Eastern Cape sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Eastern Cape falls exactly at 12:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 51.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Eastern Cape in Spring. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Eastern Cape?
At Eastern Cape's latitude of -32.2171831°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 128.82° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Eastern Cape are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates -32.2171831, 26.6386401. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Eastern Cape (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Eastern Cape versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:47 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 31m |
| 2025 | 5:47 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 31m |
| 2021 | 5:47 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Eastern Cape today?
In Eastern Cape, the sun rises at exactly 5:47 AM and sets at 6:18 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 31m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Eastern Cape today?
Today, morning golden hour in Eastern Cape runs from N/A to 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:46 PM and lasts until 6:16 PM.
Why does sunrise in Eastern Cape shift every day?
At Eastern Cape's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 128.82° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Eastern Cape at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:03 PM when the sun reaches 51.06. This produces very high UV, typical of Eastern Cape in Spring. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Eastern Cape changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:47 AM.