Sunrise & sunset times in Tshikapa, Congo - Kinshasa
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:49 and sets at 18:36 in Tshikapa. All times are shown in the Africa/Lubumbashi timezone.
Today in Tshikapa
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Golden hour in Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tshikapa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tshikapa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:32 | 18:59 | 12:46 | 12h 27m |
| February | 06:41 | 19:00 | 12:50 | 12h 18m |
| March | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12:45 | 12h 08m |
| April | 06:37 | 18:35 | 12:36 | 11h 57m |
| May | 06:38 | 18:27 | 12:33 | 11h 49m |
| June | 06:44 | 18:29 | 12:37 | 11h 45m |
| July | 06:49 | 18:36 | 12:42 | 11h 46m |
| August | 06:44 | 18:38 | 12:41 | 11h 53m |
| September | 06:30 | 18:34 | 12:32 | 12h 03m |
| October | 06:15 | 18:29 | 12:22 | 12h 14m |
| November | 06:09 | 18:33 | 12:21 | 12h 24m |
| December | 06:17 | 18:46 | 12:31 | 12h 29m |
Solar year in Tshikapa (2026)
Because Tshikapa is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 45m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Tshikapa
Longest day in Tshikapa: 12h 22m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 38m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 40m.
Moon tonight in Tshikapa
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 Tshikapa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:49 Africa/Lubumbashi in Tshikapa, Congo - Kinshasa today.
What time is sunset in Tshikapa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:36 Africa/Lubumbashi in Tshikapa today.
How long is the day in Tshikapa today?▼
Daylight in Tshikapa today lasts 11 hours and 46 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tshikapa?▼
The morning golden hour in Tshikapa runs from 06:26 to 07:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:06 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Tshikapa?▼
Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tshikapa is 21 December 2026, with 12h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tshikapa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tshikapa is 21 June 2026, with 11h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tshikapa?▼
Because Tshikapa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 45m. Days are nearly the same length all year.