Sun Times in Kigali
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kigali?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kigali (Africa/Kigali). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kigali?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kigali (Africa/Kigali). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kigali?
Golden hour times for Kigali 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 Kigali?
The day length for Kigali is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kigali?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kigali is shown in the times above (Africa/Kigali). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kigali?
Sunset and dusk times for Kigali are displayed above (Africa/Kigali). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Kigali?
Twilight duration in Kigali 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 Kigali?
The earliest sunrise in Kigali in 2026 is at 5:37 AM on November 1 (Africa/Kigali). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kigali?
The latest sunset in Kigali in 2026 is at 6:19 PM on January 30 (Africa/Kigali). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kigali?
After sunset in Kigali, 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 Kigali 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 Kigali
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kigali on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 13m |
| February | 6:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 10m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 04m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 02m |
| June | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 01m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 01m |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 03m |
| September | 5:52 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 5:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| November | 5:38 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 12m |
| December | 5:47 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 14m |
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