Sun Times in Lusaka
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lusaka?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lusaka (Africa/Lusaka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lusaka?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lusaka (Africa/Lusaka). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lusaka?
Golden hour times for Lusaka 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 Lusaka?
The day length for Lusaka is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lusaka?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lusaka is shown in the times above (Africa/Lusaka). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lusaka?
Sunset and dusk times for Lusaka are displayed above (Africa/Lusaka). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Lusaka?
Twilight duration in Lusaka 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 Lusaka?
The earliest sunrise in Lusaka in 2026 is at 5:26 AM on November 13 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lusaka?
The latest sunset in Lusaka in 2026 is at 6:44 PM on January 13 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lusaka?
After sunset in Lusaka, 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 Lusaka 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 Lusaka
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lusaka on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:47 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 56m |
| February | 6:03 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 35m |
| March | 6:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 24m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 13m |
| July | 6:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 18m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 36m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 26m |
| November | 5:26 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 50m |
| December | 5:30 AM | 6:33 PM | 13h 02m |
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