Sunrise & sunset times in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 18:05 in Lubumbashi. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.
Today in Lubumbashi
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Golden hour in Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lubumbashi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lubumbashi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:57 | 18:41 | 12:19 | 12h 44m |
| February | 06:10 | 18:38 | 12:24 | 12h 28m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:23 | 12:18 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:14 | 18:05 | 12:10 | 11h 50m |
| May | 06:19 | 17:53 | 12:06 | 11h 34m |
| June | 06:27 | 17:53 | 12:10 | 11h 26m |
| July | 06:31 | 18:01 | 12:16 | 11h 30m |
| August | 06:23 | 18:06 | 12:14 | 11h 43m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:06 | 12:05 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:45 | 18:06 | 11:55 | 12h 21m |
| November | 05:35 | 18:14 | 11:54 | 12h 39m |
| December | 05:40 | 18:29 | 12:05 | 12h 48m |
Solar year in Lubumbashi (2026)
Day length in Lubumbashi swings by 1h 22m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Lubumbashi
Longest day in Lubumbashi: 12h 41m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 19m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 8m.
Moon tonight in Lubumbashi
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Lubumbashi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:52 Africa/Lubumbashi in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Lubumbashi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:05 Africa/Lubumbashi in Lubumbashi today.
How long is the day in Lubumbashi today?▼
Daylight in Lubumbashi today lasts 12 hours and 13 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lubumbashi?▼
The morning golden hour in Lubumbashi runs from 05:31 to 06:20, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:37 to 18:27.
What is the timezone of Lubumbashi?▼
Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lubumbashi is 21 December 2026, with 12h 49m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lubumbashi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lubumbashi is 21 June 2026, with 11h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lubumbashi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lubumbashi swings by 1h 22m.