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Sun Times in Chirundu
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Chirundu?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Chirundu (Africa/Lusaka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Chirundu?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Chirundu (Africa/Lusaka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Chirundu?
Golden hour times for Chirundu 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 Chirundu?
The day length for Chirundu is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Chirundu?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Chirundu is shown in the times above (Africa/Lusaka). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Chirundu?
Sunset and dusk times for Chirundu are displayed above (Africa/Lusaka). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Chirundu?
Twilight duration in Chirundu 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 Chirundu?
The earliest sunrise in Chirundu in 2026 is at 5:22 AM on November 19 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Chirundu?
The latest sunset in Chirundu in 2026 is at 6:43 PM on January 14 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Chirundu?
After sunset in Chirundu, 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 Chirundu 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 Chirundu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Chirundu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:44 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 59m |
| February | 6:00 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 37m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 44m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 22m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 11m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 16m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 34m |
| September | 5:59 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:37 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 27m |
| November | 5:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 52m |
| December | 5:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 05m |