Sun Times in Boma
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Boma?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Boma (Africa/Kinshasa). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Boma?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Boma (Africa/Kinshasa). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Boma?
Golden hour times for Boma 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 Boma?
The day length for Boma is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Boma?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Boma is shown in the times above (Africa/Kinshasa). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Boma?
Sunset and dusk times for Boma are displayed above (Africa/Kinshasa). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Boma?
Twilight duration in Boma 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 Boma?
The earliest sunrise in Boma in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on November 9 (Africa/Kinshasa). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Boma?
The latest sunset in Boma in 2026 is at 6:32 PM on January 30 (Africa/Kinshasa). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Boma?
After sunset in Boma, 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 Boma 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 Boma
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Boma on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 25m |
| February | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 59m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 51m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 47m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 49m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 55m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 14m |
| November | 5:40 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 23m |
| December | 5:49 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 28m |