Sunrise & sunset times in Eldoret, Kenya
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 18:49 in Eldoret. All times are shown in the Africa/Nairobi timezone.
Today in Eldoret
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Golden hour in Eldoret 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 Eldoret when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Eldoret (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Eldoret’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:45 | 18:51 | 12:48 | 12h 05m |
| February | 06:50 | 18:55 | 12:52 | 12h 05m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:51 | 12:47 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:35 | 18:42 | 12:38 | 12h 07m |
| May | 06:31 | 18:39 | 12:35 | 12h 08m |
| June | 06:34 | 18:43 | 12:39 | 12h 09m |
| July | 06:40 | 18:49 | 12:44 | 12h 08m |
| August | 06:39 | 18:47 | 12:43 | 12h 07m |
| September | 06:30 | 18:37 | 12:34 | 12h 06m |
| October | 06:21 | 18:27 | 12:24 | 12h 05m |
| November | 06:20 | 18:26 | 12:23 | 12h 05m |
| December | 06:31 | 18:36 | 12:33 | 12h 05m |
Solar year in Eldoret (2026)
Because Eldoret is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 03m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Eldoret
Longest day in Eldoret: 12h 2m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 58m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 2m.
Moon tonight in Eldoret
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Eldoret today?▼
The sun rises at 06:40 Africa/Nairobi in Eldoret, Kenya today.
What time is sunset in Eldoret today?▼
The sun sets at 18:49 Africa/Nairobi in Eldoret today.
How long is the day in Eldoret today?▼
Daylight in Eldoret today lasts 12 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Eldoret?▼
The morning golden hour in Eldoret runs from 06:18 to 07:09, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:19 to 19:11.
What is the timezone of Eldoret?▼
Eldoret uses the Africa/Nairobi timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Eldoret?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Eldoret is 21 June 2026, with 12h 09m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Eldoret?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Eldoret is 21 December 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Eldoret?▼
Because Eldoret is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 03m. Days are nearly the same length all year.