Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 · 21st Ramadan 1447H
Iftar Time Today
Iftar in Cape Town, Western Cape, SAST, using NOAA algorithms
Sehri Ends
05:16
When fasting begins today
MWL Method
Uses the Muslim World League standard (18° astronomical twilight), widely accepted globally.
Iftar time in Cape Town is based on the astronomical sunset at -33.9°N, 18.4°E. This timing already accounts for atmospheric refraction, marking the moment the sun appears to dip below the horizon.
Local Confirmation: While our Iftar times are accurate, we recommend checking with your local mosque for any community-specific adjustments or moon sighting variations.
Today's fast in Cape Town lasts 12h 31m, which is approximately 60 minutes longer than at the start of Ramadan. Fasting hours are changing moderately as the season progresses.
At -33.9°N and 21m elevation in the Johannesburg timezone, Cape Town is in the temperate zone, where seasonal daylight changes are noticeable. During Ramadan in spring, fasting hours increase by about 3 minutes each day. Your elevation adds roughly 0.1 minutes to sunset timing.
By mid-Ramadan (day 15), you'll have gained an extra 45 minutes of fasting compared to the first day. Compared to Parow at -33.9°N, this results in about 0 minutes of difference. These gradual daily changes are a defining feature of fasting in Cape Town.
Cape Town's sunset is approximately 2 minutes later than Paarl, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
Cape Town's sunset is approximately 4 minutes later than Worcester, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
Cape Town's sunset is approximately 16 minutes later than George, primarily due to longitude differences between the cities.
In Cape Town, sunset shifts slightly. Specifically, today's sunset occurs 2m earlier than yesterday.
Tomorrow's fast will be approximately 3 minutes longer than today in Cape Town, following the seasonal daylight pattern at 33.9° latitude. This daily progression is characteristic of Cape Town's subtropical latitude position, where seasonal astronomical shifts directly affect fasting duration throughout Ramadan.
Earth's atmosphere bends light, causing the sun to appear slightly higher on the horizon than its actual position. This atmospheric refraction effect is already accounted for in our calculations, giving you the precise moment when the sun appears to cross below the horizon.
At 21m above sea level, Cape Town's elevation affects when sunset occurs. Higher elevations see the sunset slightly later than lower areas. This elevation adjustment is included in all our calculations.
Iftar times are calculated using precise astronomical algorithms from NOAA, based on Cape Town's exact location (-33.93°N, 18.42°E), timezone (Africa/Johannesburg), and the current season to determine accurate sunset times throughout Ramadan.
Iftar in Cape Town today is the astronomical sunset time shown at the top of this page. Check the precise time, which is calculated for Cape Town's exact location (-33.93°S, 18.42°E) at 21m elevation. The calculation uses the MWL 18° method, which is standard across Southern Africa.
Sehri end time in Cape Town marks when the fast begins in the morning. During Ramadan, this time shifts daily as sunrise moves earlier or later. The time shown on this page is calculated for Cape Town's exact coordinates using the MWL 18° method, though you can compare other calculation standards on this page.
At -33.9°S, Cape Town experiences moderate seasonal variation in daylight, affecting fasting duration throughout Ramadan. Fasting hours in Cape Town vary daily throughout Ramadan as sunset and Fajr shift with the season. The times shown on this page are calculated for Cape Town's exact location so you can plan your fast accordingly.
Compared to Parow, Cape Town has sunset 1 minute earlier than Parow due to its more westerly position. The primary cause is the longitude difference between the cities — roughly 4 minutes of time difference per degree of longitude. Cape Town is at latitude -33.93°, while Parow is at latitude -33.90°. Even small differences in latitude and elevation create measurable shifts in when sunset occurs.
The MWL 18° method is most commonly used by mosques in Cape Town. However, the best method for you depends on your local mosque or Islamic authority. We provide multiple standards on this page: MWL 18°, ISNA 15°, Umm al-Qura 18.5°, and Diyanet 20°. Check with your mosque to confirm which they recommend, then use that method from the options available above.