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Sun Times in Benguela
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Benguela?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Benguela (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Benguela?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Benguela (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Benguela?
Golden hour times for Benguela 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 Benguela?
The day length for Benguela is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Benguela?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Benguela is shown in the times above (Africa/Luanda). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Benguela?
Sunset and dusk times for Benguela 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 Benguela?
Twilight duration in Benguela 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 Benguela?
The earliest sunrise in Benguela in 2026 is at 5:29 AM on November 20 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Benguela?
The latest sunset in Benguela in 2026 is at 6:39 PM on January 14 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Benguela?
After sunset in Benguela, 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 Benguela 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 Benguela
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Benguela on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:52 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 47m |
| February | 6:05 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 30m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 49m |
| May | 6:16 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 32m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 23m |
| July | 6:28 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 27m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 42m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 22m |
| November | 5:30 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 42m |
| December | 5:35 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 52m |