Sun Times in Bulawayo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Bulawayo?
Sunrise in Bulawayo on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:21 AM (Africa/Harare). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Bulawayo?
Sunset in Bulawayo on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:55 PM (Africa/Harare). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Bulawayo?
Morning golden hour in Bulawayo ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:25 PM.
How long is the day in Bulawayo?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Bulawayo there are 11 hours and 34 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Bulawayo?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Bulawayo at 12:08 PM (Africa/Harare). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Bulawayo?
In Bulawayo, sunset is at 5:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:09 PM (Africa/Harare). Civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Bulawayo?
Twilight in Bulawayo lasts approximately 74 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
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 at 5:55 PM in Bulawayo, civil twilight ends at 6:17 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:09 PM (Africa/Harare).
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 |
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