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Sunrise & sunset times in Kananga, Congo - Kinshasa

On Friday 12 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:23 in Kananga. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.

Today in Kananga

Sunrise
06:36
Az 67°
Sunset
18:23
Az 293°
Solar noon12:30
Day length11h 47m
−0m 03s vs. yesterday
Twilight
Civil dawn06:14
Nautical dawn05:47
Astronomical dawn05:21
Civil dusk18:46
Nautical dusk19:12
Astronomical dusk19:38
Golden & blue hour
Golden hour (morning)06:14 – 07:06
Golden hour (evening)17:53 – 18:46
Blue hour (morning)06:14 – 06:22
Blue hour (evening)18:37 – 18:46
5.8962° S22.4166° EAfrica/Lubumbashi

Golden hour in Kananga 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.

Morning golden hour
06:14 – 07:06
53 min window
Evening golden hour
17:53 – 18:46
53 min window

Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Kananga when the sun is at its most flattering angle.

Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kananga (2026)

Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kananga’s coordinates.

Monthly sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length on the 15th of each month
MonthSunriseSunsetSolar noonDay length
January06:2618:5212:3912h 25m
February06:3518:5312:4412h 17m
March06:3518:4312:3912h 08m
April06:3118:2912:3011h 58m
May06:3118:2212:2611h 50m
June06:3718:2412:3011h 46m
July06:4218:3012:3611h 48m
August06:3718:3212:3411h 54m
September06:2318:2712:2512h 04m
October06:0918:2312:1612h 13m
November06:0318:2612:1412h 23m
December06:1118:3912:2512h 27m

Solar year in Kananga (2026)

Longest day
21 December 2026
12h 28m of daylight
Shortest day
21 June 2026
11h 47m of daylight
Annual variation
0h 41m
between longest and shortest

Because Kananga is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 41m between the longest and shortest day.

Day length across the year in Kananga

0h6h12h18h24hToday 11h 40mJanMarMayJulSepNov

Longest day in Kananga: 12h 21m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 40m.

Moon tonight in Kananga

Phase
Waning Crescent
11% illuminated
Moonrise
03:33
Moonset
15:42

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 Kananga today?

The sun rises at 06:36 Africa/Lubumbashi in Kananga, Congo - Kinshasa today.

What time is sunset in Kananga today?

The sun sets at 18:23 Africa/Lubumbashi in Kananga today.

How long is the day in Kananga today?

Daylight in Kananga today lasts 11 hours and 47 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.

When is the golden hour in Kananga?

The morning golden hour in Kananga runs from 06:14 to 07:06, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:53 to 18:46.

What is the timezone of Kananga?

Kananga 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 Kananga?

The longest day of 2026 in Kananga is 21 December 2026, with 12h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.

When is the shortest day of the year in Kananga?

The shortest day of 2026 in Kananga is 21 June 2026, with 11h 47m of daylight.

How much does daylight vary through the year in Kananga?

Because Kananga is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 41m. Days are nearly the same length all year.

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