Zmanim in Cape Town Today
קייפטאון, South Africa · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 05:03 |
| Misheyakir | 05:30 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 06:15 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 09:25 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 10:28 |
| Chatzos | 12:34 |
| Mincha Gedola | 13:06 |
| Mincha Ketana | 16:15 |
| Plag HaMincha | 17:34 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 18:53 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 19:30 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 20:05 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 20:08 |
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About Jewish Prayer Times in Cape Town
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for Cape Town's exact coordinates (latitude -33.9249, longitude 18.4241, elevation 25m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Cape Town?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in Cape Town is at 06:15.
What is the latest time to say Shema in Cape Town?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in Cape Town today is 09:25. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 06:15.
What time is Chatzos in Cape Town?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in Cape Town today is at 12:34.
What time is Mincha in Cape Town?
The Mincha prayer window in Cape Town begins at Mincha Gedola (13:06) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (16:15).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in Cape Town?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in Cape Town today is at 20:05 (72-minute opinion).