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Sun Times in Matamba
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Matamba?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Matamba (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Matamba?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Matamba (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Matamba?
Golden hour times for Matamba 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 Matamba?
The day length for Matamba is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Matamba?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Matamba is shown in the times above (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Matamba?
Sunset and dusk times for Matamba are displayed above (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Matamba?
Twilight duration in Matamba 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 Matamba?
The earliest sunrise in Matamba in 2026 is at 6:12 AM on November 16 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Matamba?
The latest sunset in Matamba in 2026 is at 7:12 PM on January 21 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Matamba?
After sunset in Matamba, 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 Matamba 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 Matamba
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Matamba on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:35 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 35m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:47 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 54m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 42m |
| June | 6:56 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 36m |
| July | 7:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 39m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 49m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 18m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 32m |
| December | 6:19 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 39m |