Sunrise & sunset times in Goma, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 18:09 in Goma. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.
Today in Goma
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Golden hour in Goma 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 Goma when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Goma (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Goma’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:06 | 18:18 | 12:12 | 12h 12m |
| February | 06:12 | 18:22 | 12:17 | 12h 09m |
| March | 06:08 | 18:15 | 12:11 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:00 | 18:05 | 12:03 | 12h 04m |
| May | 05:58 | 18:00 | 11:59 | 12h 02m |
| June | 06:02 | 18:04 | 12:03 | 12h 01m |
| July | 06:08 | 18:10 | 12:09 | 12h 01m |
| August | 06:05 | 18:09 | 12:07 | 12h 03m |
| September | 05:55 | 18:01 | 11:58 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:44 | 17:53 | 11:48 | 12h 08m |
| November | 05:41 | 17:53 | 11:47 | 12h 11m |
| December | 05:51 | 18:04 | 11:58 | 12h 13m |
Solar year in Goma (2026)
Because Goma is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 12m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Goma
Longest day in Goma: 12h 6m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 54m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 55m.
Moon tonight in Goma
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 Goma today?▼
The sun rises at 06:08 Africa/Lubumbashi in Goma, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Goma today?▼
The sun sets at 18:09 Africa/Lubumbashi in Goma today.
How long is the day in Goma today?▼
Daylight in Goma today lasts 12 hours and 1 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Goma?▼
The morning golden hour in Goma runs from 05:45 to 06:37, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:40 to 18:32.
What is the timezone of Goma?▼
Goma 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 Goma?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Goma is 21 December 2026, with 12h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Goma?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Goma is 21 June 2026, with 12h 02m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Goma?▼
Because Goma is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 12m. Days are nearly the same length all year.