Sunrise & sunset times in Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 17:46 in Kikwit. All times are shown in the Africa/Kinshasa timezone.
Today in Kikwit
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kikwit 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 Kikwit when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kikwit (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kikwit’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:42 | 18:05 | 11:54 | 12h 22m |
| February | 05:50 | 18:06 | 11:58 | 12h 15m |
| March | 05:49 | 17:57 | 11:53 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:44 | 17:44 | 11:44 | 11h 59m |
| May | 05:44 | 17:37 | 11:41 | 11h 53m |
| June | 05:50 | 17:40 | 11:45 | 11h 49m |
| July | 05:55 | 17:46 | 11:50 | 11h 51m |
| August | 05:50 | 17:47 | 11:49 | 11h 56m |
| September | 05:37 | 17:42 | 11:39 | 12h 04m |
| October | 05:24 | 17:36 | 11:30 | 12h 12m |
| November | 05:18 | 17:39 | 11:29 | 12h 20m |
| December | 05:27 | 17:52 | 11:39 | 12h 24m |
Solar year in Kikwit (2026)
Because Kikwit is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 35m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kikwit
Longest day in Kikwit: 12h 18m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 42m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 44m.
Moon tonight in Kikwit
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 Kikwit today?▼
The sun rises at 05:55 Africa/Kinshasa in Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Kikwit today?▼
The sun sets at 17:46 Africa/Kinshasa in Kikwit today.
How long is the day in Kikwit today?▼
Daylight in Kikwit today lasts 11 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kikwit?▼
The morning golden hour in Kikwit runs from 05:32 to 06:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:16 to 18:08.
What is the timezone of Kikwit?▼
Kikwit uses the Africa/Kinshasa timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kikwit?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kikwit is 21 December 2026, with 12h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kikwit?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kikwit is 21 June 2026, with 11h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kikwit?▼
Because Kikwit is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 35m. Days are nearly the same length all year.