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Sun Times in Kitgum
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Kitgum?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Kitgum (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Kitgum?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Kitgum (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Kitgum?
Golden hour times for Kitgum 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 Kitgum?
The day length for Kitgum is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Kitgum?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Kitgum is shown in the times above (Africa/Kampala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Kitgum?
Sunset and dusk times for Kitgum 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 Kitgum?
Twilight duration in Kitgum 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 Kitgum?
The earliest sunrise in Kitgum in 2026 is at 6:31 AM on October 25 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Kitgum?
The latest sunset in Kitgum in 2026 is at 7:03 PM on July 12 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Kitgum?
After sunset in Kitgum, 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 Kitgum 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 Kitgum
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Kitgum on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 57m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 01m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 11m |
| May | 6:36 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 16m |
| June | 6:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 19m |
| July | 6:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 18m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 13m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:32 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 03m |
| November | 6:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 58m |
| December | 6:45 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 56m |