Sun Times in Luanda
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Luanda?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Luanda (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Luanda?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Luanda (Africa/Luanda). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Luanda?
Golden hour times for Luanda 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 Luanda?
The day length for Luanda is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Luanda?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Luanda is shown in the times above (Africa/Luanda). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Luanda?
Sunset and dusk times for Luanda are displayed above (Africa/Luanda). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Luanda?
Twilight duration in Luanda 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 Luanda?
The earliest sunrise in Luanda in 2026 is at 5:36 AM on November 6 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Luanda?
The latest sunset in Luanda in 2026 is at 6:35 PM on January 23 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Luanda?
After sunset in Luanda, 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 Luanda 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 Luanda
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Luanda on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:58 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 35m |
| February | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 54m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 43m |
| June | 6:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 37m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 39m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 49m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 5:44 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 17m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 31m |
| December | 5:43 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 38m |