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Sun Times in Madido
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Madido?
Sunrise in Madido on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (Africa/Lusaka). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Madido?
Sunset in Madido on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 5:59 PM (Africa/Lusaka). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Madido?
Morning golden hour in Madido ends at 6:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:29 PM.
How long is the day in Madido?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Madido there are 11 hours and 37 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Madido?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Madido at 12:10 PM (Africa/Lusaka). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Madido?
In Madido, sunset is at 5:59 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:11 PM (Africa/Lusaka). Civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Madido?
Twilight in Madido lasts approximately 73 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 Madido?
The earliest sunrise in Madido in 2026 is at 5:25 AM on November 18 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Madido?
The latest sunset in Madido in 2026 is at 6:44 PM on January 16 (Africa/Lusaka). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Madido?
After sunset at 5:59 PM in Madido, civil twilight ends at 6:21 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:11 PM (Africa/Lusaka).
What these times mean
Solar times in Madido 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 Madido
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Madido on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:47 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 56m |
| February | 6:02 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 35m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 45m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 24m |
| June | 6:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 13m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 18m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 36m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:01 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 | 6:32 PM | 13h 02m |