Sunrise & sunset times in Mbandaka, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 17:56 in Mbandaka. All times are shown in the Africa/Kinshasa timezone.
Today in Mbandaka
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mbandaka (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mbandaka’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:52 | 17:59 | 11:56 | 12h 07m |
| February | 05:57 | 18:04 | 12:01 | 12h 06m |
| March | 05:52 | 17:59 | 11:55 | 12h 06m |
| April | 05:43 | 17:50 | 11:46 | 12h 06m |
| May | 05:39 | 17:46 | 11:43 | 12h 07m |
| June | 05:43 | 17:51 | 11:47 | 12h 07m |
| July | 05:49 | 17:56 | 11:52 | 12h 07m |
| August | 05:48 | 17:54 | 11:51 | 12h 06m |
| September | 05:38 | 17:45 | 11:42 | 12h 06m |
| October | 05:29 | 17:36 | 11:32 | 12h 06m |
| November | 05:28 | 17:35 | 11:31 | 12h 06m |
| December | 05:38 | 17:45 | 11:42 | 12h 07m |
Solar year in Mbandaka (2026)
Because Mbandaka is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 01m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Mbandaka
Longest day in Mbandaka: 12h on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 60m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h.
Moon tonight in Mbandaka
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 Mbandaka today?▼
The sun rises at 05:49 Africa/Kinshasa in Mbandaka, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Mbandaka today?▼
The sun sets at 17:56 Africa/Kinshasa in Mbandaka today.
How long is the day in Mbandaka today?▼
Daylight in Mbandaka today lasts 12 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mbandaka?▼
The morning golden hour in Mbandaka runs from 05:26 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:27 to 18:18.
What is the timezone of Mbandaka?▼
Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mbandaka is 21 June 2026, with 12h 07m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mbandaka?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mbandaka is 23 September 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mbandaka?▼
Because Mbandaka is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 01m. Days are nearly the same length all year.