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Sun Times in Katanda
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Katanda?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Katanda (Africa/Lubumbashi). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Katanda?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Katanda (Africa/Lubumbashi). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Katanda?
Golden hour times for Katanda 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 Katanda?
The day length for Katanda is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Katanda?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Katanda is shown in the times above (Africa/Lubumbashi). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Katanda?
Sunset and dusk times for Katanda are displayed above (Africa/Lubumbashi). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Katanda?
Twilight duration in Katanda 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 Katanda?
The earliest sunrise in Katanda in 2026 is at 5:41 AM on October 30 (Africa/Lubumbashi). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Katanda?
The latest sunset in Katanda in 2026 is at 6:21 PM on February 7 (Africa/Lubumbashi). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Katanda?
After sunset in Katanda, 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 Katanda 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 Katanda
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Katanda on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:06 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 10m |
| February | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 05m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 05m |
| June | 6:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 05m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 05m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 05m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| November | 5:42 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 10m |