Sunrise & sunset times in Brazzaville, Congo - Brazzaville
On Friday 12 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 17:55 in Brazzaville. All times are shown in the Africa/Brazzaville timezone.
Today in Brazzaville
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Brazzaville 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 Brazzaville when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Brazzaville (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Brazzaville’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:57 | 18:18 | 12:08 | 12h 20m |
| February | 06:05 | 18:20 | 12:12 | 12h 14m |
| March | 06:03 | 18:11 | 12:07 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:58 | 17:59 | 11:58 | 12h 00m |
| May | 05:57 | 17:52 | 11:55 | 11h 55m |
| June | 06:03 | 17:55 | 11:59 | 11h 52m |
| July | 06:08 | 18:01 | 12:04 | 11h 53m |
| August | 06:04 | 18:02 | 12:03 | 11h 58m |
| September | 05:51 | 17:56 | 11:54 | 12h 04m |
| October | 05:38 | 17:50 | 11:44 | 12h 11m |
| November | 05:34 | 17:52 | 11:43 | 12h 18m |
| December | 05:42 | 18:05 | 11:53 | 12h 22m |
Solar year in Brazzaville (2026)
Because Brazzaville is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 30m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Brazzaville
Longest day in Brazzaville: 12h 15m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 45m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 45m.
Moon tonight in Brazzaville
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Brazzaville today?▼
The sun rises at 06:02 Africa/Brazzaville in Brazzaville, Congo - Brazzaville today.
What time is sunset in Brazzaville today?▼
The sun sets at 17:55 Africa/Brazzaville in Brazzaville today.
How long is the day in Brazzaville today?▼
Daylight in Brazzaville today lasts 11 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Brazzaville?▼
The morning golden hour in Brazzaville runs from 05:39 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:25 to 18:17.
What is the timezone of Brazzaville?▼
Brazzaville uses the Africa/Brazzaville timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Brazzaville?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Brazzaville is 21 December 2026, with 12h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Brazzaville?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Brazzaville is 21 June 2026, with 11h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Brazzaville?▼
Because Brazzaville is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 30m. Days are nearly the same length all year.