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Sun Times in Lubango
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lubango?
Sunrise in Lubango on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:14 AM (Africa/Luanda). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lubango?
Sunset in Lubango on Thursday, August 27, 2026 is at 6:00 PM (Africa/Luanda). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lubango?
Morning golden hour in Lubango ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
How long is the day in Lubango?
On Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Lubango there are 11 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lubango?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Lubango at 12:07 PM (Africa/Luanda). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Lubango?
In Lubango, sunset is at 6:00 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:12 PM (Africa/Luanda). Civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Lubango?
Twilight in Lubango lasts approximately 72 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 Lubango?
The earliest sunrise in Lubango in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on November 21 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lubango?
The latest sunset in Lubango in 2026 is at 6:43 PM on January 19 (Africa/Luanda). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lubango?
After sunset at 6:00 PM in Lubango, civil twilight ends at 6:22 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:12 PM (Africa/Luanda).
What these times mean
Solar times in Lubango 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 Lubango
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lubango on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:47 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 55m |
| February | 6:02 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 34m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 46m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 25m |
| June | 6:29 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 15m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 19m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 37m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 25m |
| November | 5:26 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 48m |
| December | 5:30 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 00m |