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Sun Times in Bulawayo
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bulawayo?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Bulawayo (Africa/Harare). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bulawayo?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Bulawayo (Africa/Harare). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bulawayo?
Golden hour times for Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo?
The day length for Bulawayo is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bulawayo?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Bulawayo is shown in the times above (Africa/Harare). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Bulawayo?
Sunset and dusk times for Bulawayo are displayed above (Africa/Harare). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Bulawayo?
Twilight duration in Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo?
The earliest sunrise in Bulawayo in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on November 22 (Africa/Harare). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Bulawayo?
The latest sunset in Bulawayo in 2026 is at 6:51 PM on January 10 (Africa/Harare). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Bulawayo?
After sunset in Bulawayo, 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 Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Bulawayo on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:38 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 13m |
| February | 5:57 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 45m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 13m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 38m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 10m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 55m |
| July | 6:41 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 01m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 25m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 58m |
| October | 5:35 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 33m |
| November | 5:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 04m |
| December | 5:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 21m |