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Sun Times in Mtwapa
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mtwapa?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mtwapa (Africa/Nairobi). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mtwapa?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mtwapa (Africa/Nairobi). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mtwapa?
Golden hour times for Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa?
The day length for Mtwapa is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mtwapa?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mtwapa is shown in the times above (Africa/Nairobi). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mtwapa?
Sunset and dusk times for Mtwapa are displayed above (Africa/Nairobi). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mtwapa?
Twilight duration in Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa?
The earliest sunrise in Mtwapa in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on November 2 (Africa/Nairobi). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mtwapa?
The latest sunset in Mtwapa in 2026 is at 6:42 PM on January 24 (Africa/Nairobi). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mtwapa?
After sunset in Mtwapa, 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 Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mtwapa on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 20m |
| February | 6:28 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 14m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 01m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 56m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 54m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 55m |
| August | 6:26 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 59m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 12h 11m |
| November | 5:56 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 18m |
| December | 6:05 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 21m |