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Sun Times in Matala
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Matala?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Matala (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Matala?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Matala (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Matala?
Golden hour times for Matala are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Matala?
The day length for Matala is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Matala?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Matala is shown in the times above (Africa/Luanda). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Matala?
Sunset and dusk times for Matala are displayed above (Africa/Luanda). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Matala?
Twilight duration in Matala varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Matala?
The earliest sunrise in Matala in 2026 is at 5:20 AM on November 13 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Matala?
The latest sunset in Matala in 2026 is at 6:36 PM on January 14 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Matala?
After sunset in Matala, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Matala shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Matala
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Matala on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:42 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 54m |
| February | 5:56 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 34m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 46m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 26m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 16m |
| July | 6:25 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 20m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 37m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:33 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 25m |
| November | 5:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 48m |
| December | 5:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 00m |