Sunrise & sunset times in Benguela, Angola
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 17:55 in Benguela. All times are shown in the Africa/Luanda timezone.
Today in Benguela
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Benguela today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Benguela when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Benguela (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Benguela’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:52 | 18:39 | 12:15 | 12h 47m |
| February | 06:05 | 18:35 | 12:20 | 12h 29m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:20 | 12:15 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:11 | 18:00 | 12:06 | 11h 49m |
| May | 06:16 | 17:48 | 12:02 | 11h 32m |
| June | 06:25 | 17:48 | 12:06 | 11h 23m |
| July | 06:28 | 17:55 | 12:12 | 11h 27m |
| August | 06:20 | 18:01 | 12:10 | 11h 41m |
| September | 06:01 | 18:02 | 12:01 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:41 | 18:03 | 11:52 | 12h 22m |
| November | 05:30 | 18:11 | 11:50 | 12h 41m |
| December | 05:35 | 18:27 | 12:01 | 12h 51m |
Solar year in Benguela (2026)
Day length in Benguela swings by 1h 29m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Benguela
Longest day in Benguela: 12h 44m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 16m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 19m.
Moon tonight in Benguela
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Benguela today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Africa/Luanda in Benguela, Angola today.
What time is sunset in Benguela today?▼
The sun sets at 17:55 Africa/Luanda in Benguela today.
How long is the day in Benguela today?▼
Daylight in Benguela today lasts 11 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benguela?▼
The morning golden hour in Benguela runs from 06:06 to 06:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:25 to 18:18.
What is the timezone of Benguela?▼
Benguela uses the Africa/Luanda timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Benguela?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Benguela is 21 December 2026, with 12h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Benguela?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Benguela is 21 June 2026, with 11h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Benguela?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Benguela swings by 1h 29m.