Sun Times in Kinshasa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kinshasa?
Sunrise in Kinshasa on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:00 AM (Africa/Kinshasa). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kinshasa?
Sunset in Kinshasa on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:00 PM (Africa/Kinshasa). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kinshasa?
Morning golden hour in Kinshasa ends at 6:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:32 PM.
How long is the day in Kinshasa?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Kinshasa there are 12 hours and 0 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kinshasa?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Kinshasa at 12:00 PM (Africa/Kinshasa). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Kinshasa?
In Kinshasa, sunset is at 6:00 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:10 PM (Africa/Kinshasa). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Kinshasa?
Twilight in Kinshasa lasts approximately 70 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 Kinshasa?
The earliest sunrise in Kinshasa in 2026 is at 5:33 AM on November 6 (Africa/Kinshasa). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kinshasa?
The latest sunset in Kinshasa in 2026 is at 6:21 PM on January 30 (Africa/Kinshasa). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kinshasa?
After sunset at 6:00 PM in Kinshasa, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 21 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:10 PM (Africa/Kinshasa).
What these times mean
Solar times in Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kinshasa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 21m |
| February | 6:05 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 15m |
| March | 6:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 12h 01m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 55m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 52m |
| July | 6:07 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 54m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 58m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:38 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 12m |
| November | 5:33 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 19m |
| December | 5:42 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 22m |
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