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Sun Times in Homa Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Homa Bay?
Sunrise in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:43 AM (Africa/Nairobi). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Homa Bay?
Sunset in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 6:49 PM (Africa/Nairobi). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Homa Bay?
Morning golden hour in Homa Bay ends at 7:11 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Homa Bay?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Homa Bay there are 12 hours and 5 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Homa Bay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Homa Bay at 12:46 PM (Africa/Nairobi). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Homa Bay?
In Homa Bay, sunset is at 6:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:00 PM (Africa/Nairobi). Civil twilight ends at 7:10 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Homa Bay?
Twilight in Homa Bay lasts approximately 71 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 Homa Bay?
The earliest sunrise in Homa Bay in 2026 is at 6:21 AM on October 29 (Africa/Nairobi). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Homa Bay?
The latest sunset in Homa Bay in 2026 is at 7:00 PM on February 3 (Africa/Nairobi). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Homa Bay?
After sunset at 6:49 PM in Homa Bay, civil twilight ends at 7:10 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:00 PM (Africa/Nairobi).
What these times mean
Solar times in Homa Bay 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 Homa Bay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Homa Bay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 09m |
| February | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 08m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 06m |
| May | 6:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 06m |
| June | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 06m |
| July | 6:45 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 06m |
| August | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 06m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 07m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 09m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 09m |