Sunrise & sunset times in Butembo, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 18:12 in Butembo. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.
Today in Butembo
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Golden hour in Butembo 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 Butembo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Butembo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Butembo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:08 | 18:15 | 12:12 | 12h 06m |
| February | 06:13 | 18:20 | 12:16 | 12h 06m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:14 | 12:11 | 12h 06m |
| April | 05:59 | 18:06 | 12:02 | 12h 06m |
| May | 05:55 | 18:02 | 11:59 | 12h 07m |
| June | 05:59 | 18:07 | 12:03 | 12h 07m |
| July | 06:05 | 18:12 | 12:08 | 12h 07m |
| August | 06:03 | 18:10 | 12:07 | 12h 07m |
| September | 05:54 | 18:01 | 11:58 | 12h 06m |
| October | 05:45 | 17:51 | 11:48 | 12h 06m |
| November | 05:44 | 17:50 | 11:47 | 12h 06m |
| December | 05:54 | 18:01 | 11:57 | 12h 07m |
Solar year in Butembo (2026)
Because Butembo is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 01m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Butembo
Longest day in Butembo: 12h on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 60m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h.
Moon tonight in Butembo
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 Butembo today?▼
The sun rises at 06:04 Africa/Lubumbashi in Butembo, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Butembo today?▼
The sun sets at 18:12 Africa/Lubumbashi in Butembo today.
How long is the day in Butembo today?▼
Daylight in Butembo today lasts 12 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Butembo?▼
The morning golden hour in Butembo runs from 05:42 to 06:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:43 to 18:34.
What is the timezone of Butembo?▼
Butembo uses the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Butembo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Butembo is 21 June 2026, with 12h 08m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Butembo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Butembo is 23 September 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Butembo?▼
Because Butembo is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 01m. Days are nearly the same length all year.