Sunrise & sunset times in Kakamega, Kenya
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 18:45 in Kakamega. All times are shown in the Africa/Nairobi timezone.
Today in Kakamega
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kakamega 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 Kakamega when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kakamega (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kakamega’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:47 | 18:53 | 12:50 | 12h 06m |
| February | 06:51 | 18:58 | 12:55 | 12h 06m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:53 | 12:49 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:37 | 18:44 | 12:41 | 12h 07m |
| May | 06:33 | 18:41 | 12:37 | 12h 07m |
| June | 06:37 | 18:45 | 12:41 | 12h 08m |
| July | 06:42 | 18:51 | 12:46 | 12h 08m |
| August | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12:45 | 12h 07m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:39 | 12:36 | 12h 06m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:29 | 12:26 | 12h 06m |
| November | 06:22 | 18:28 | 12:25 | 12h 06m |
| December | 06:32 | 18:39 | 12:36 | 12h 06m |
Solar year in Kakamega (2026)
Because Kakamega is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 02m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kakamega
Longest day in Kakamega: 12h 1m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 59m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 1m.
Moon tonight in Kakamega
Next full moon on 29 June 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 Kakamega today?▼
The sun rises at 06:37 Africa/Nairobi in Kakamega, Kenya today.
What time is sunset in Kakamega today?▼
The sun sets at 18:45 Africa/Nairobi in Kakamega today.
How long is the day in Kakamega today?▼
Daylight in Kakamega today lasts 12 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kakamega?▼
The morning golden hour in Kakamega runs from 06:14 to 07:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:15 to 19:08.
What is the timezone of Kakamega?▼
Kakamega 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 Kakamega?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kakamega is 21 June 2026, with 12h 08m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kakamega?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kakamega is 23 September 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kakamega?▼
Because Kakamega is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 02m. Days are nearly the same length all year.