Sun Times in Rakai
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Rakai?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rakai (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Rakai?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rakai (Africa/Kampala). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Rakai?
Golden hour times for Rakai 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 Rakai?
The day length for Rakai is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Rakai?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rakai is shown in the times above (Africa/Kampala). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Rakai?
Sunset and dusk times for Rakai are displayed above (Africa/Kampala). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Rakai?
Twilight duration in Rakai 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 Rakai?
The earliest sunrise in Rakai in 2026 is at 6:33 AM on October 27 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Rakai?
The latest sunset in Rakai in 2026 is at 7:12 PM on February 2 (Africa/Kampala). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Rakai?
After sunset in Rakai, 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 Rakai 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 Rakai
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rakai on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 10m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 08m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 06m |
| May | 6:47 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 05m |
| June | 6:52 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 05m |
| July | 6:57 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 05m |
| August | 6:55 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 05m |
| September | 6:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 06m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 07m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 09m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 10m |
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