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Sun Times in Hoima
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hoima?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hoima (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hoima?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hoima (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hoima?
Golden hour times for Hoima 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 Hoima?
The day length for Hoima is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hoima?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hoima is shown in the times above (Africa/Kampala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hoima?
Sunset and dusk times for Hoima 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 Hoima?
Twilight duration in Hoima 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 Hoima?
The earliest sunrise in Hoima in 2026 is at 6:36 AM on October 21 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hoima?
The latest sunset in Hoima in 2026 is at 7:10 PM on February 2 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hoima?
After sunset in Hoima, 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 Hoima 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 Hoima
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hoima on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 03m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 04m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:50 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 09m |
| May | 6:45 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 11m |
| June | 6:48 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 12m |
| July | 6:54 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 12m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 10m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 05m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 03m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 03m |