Sunrise & sunset times in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 17:55 in Kinshasa. All times are shown in the Africa/Kinshasa timezone.
Today in Kinshasa
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kinshasa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kinshasa’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 | 11:53 | 12h 04m |
| October | 05:38 | 17:50 | 11:44 | 12h 11m |
| November | 05:33 | 17:52 | 11:43 | 12h 18m |
| December | 05:42 | 18:05 | 11:53 | 12h 22m |
Solar year in Kinshasa (2026)
Because Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa
Longest day in Kinshasa: 12h 15m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 45m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 45m.
Moon tonight in Kinshasa
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Kinshasa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:03 Africa/Kinshasa in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Kinshasa today?▼
The sun sets at 17:55 Africa/Kinshasa in Kinshasa today.
How long is the day in Kinshasa today?▼
Daylight in Kinshasa today lasts 11 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kinshasa?▼
The morning golden hour in Kinshasa runs from 05:40 to 06:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:25 to 18:18.
What is the timezone of Kinshasa?▼
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kinshasa is 21 December 2026, with 12h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kinshasa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kinshasa is 21 June 2026, with 11h 52m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kinshasa?▼
Because Kinshasa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 30m. Days are nearly the same length all year.