Sun Times in Gulu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gulu?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gulu (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gulu?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gulu (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gulu?
Golden hour times for Gulu 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 Gulu?
The day length for Gulu is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gulu?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gulu is shown in the times above (Africa/Kampala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gulu?
Sunset and dusk times for Gulu are displayed above (Africa/Kampala). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Gulu?
Twilight duration in Gulu 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 Gulu?
The earliest sunrise in Gulu in 2026 is at 6:33 AM on October 24 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gulu?
The latest sunset in Gulu in 2026 is at 7:05 PM on February 5 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gulu?
After sunset in Gulu, 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 Gulu 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 Gulu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gulu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 59m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 02m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:45 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 11m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 15m |
| June | 6:42 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 17m |
| July | 6:48 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 16m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 12m |
| September | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 03m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 00m |
| December | 6:46 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 58m |
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