Sunrise & sunset times in Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 18:10 in Kolwezi. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.
Today in Kolwezi
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Golden hour in Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kolwezi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kolwezi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:06 | 18:47 | 12:27 | 12h 40m |
| February | 06:18 | 18:45 | 12:32 | 12h 26m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:31 | 12:27 | 12h 09m |
| April | 06:22 | 18:13 | 12:18 | 11h 51m |
| May | 06:25 | 18:03 | 12:14 | 11h 37m |
| June | 06:33 | 18:03 | 12:18 | 11h 30m |
| July | 06:37 | 18:10 | 12:24 | 11h 33m |
| August | 06:30 | 18:15 | 12:22 | 11h 45m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:14 | 12:13 | 12h 02m |
| October | 05:54 | 18:13 | 12:03 | 12h 19m |
| November | 05:44 | 18:20 | 12:02 | 12h 36m |
| December | 05:50 | 18:35 | 12:13 | 12h 45m |
Solar year in Kolwezi (2026)
Day length in Kolwezi swings by 1h 16m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Kolwezi
Longest day in Kolwezi: 12h 38m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 22m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 25m.
Moon tonight in Kolwezi
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 Kolwezi today?▼
The sun rises at 06:37 Africa/Lubumbashi in Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Kolwezi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:10 Africa/Lubumbashi in Kolwezi today.
How long is the day in Kolwezi today?▼
Daylight in Kolwezi today lasts 11 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kolwezi?▼
The morning golden hour in Kolwezi runs from 06:15 to 07:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:40 to 18:33.
What is the timezone of Kolwezi?▼
Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kolwezi is 21 December 2026, with 12h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kolwezi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kolwezi is 21 June 2026, with 11h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kolwezi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kolwezi swings by 1h 16m.