Sunrise & sunset times in Kisumu, Kenya
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:50 in Kisumu. All times are shown in the Africa/Nairobi timezone.
Today in Kisumu
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kisumu 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 Kisumu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kisumu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kisumu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:46 | 18:54 | 12:50 | 12h 07m |
| February | 06:51 | 18:58 | 12:55 | 12h 07m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:53 | 12:49 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:37 | 18:44 | 12:40 | 12h 06m |
| May | 06:33 | 18:40 | 12:37 | 12h 06m |
| June | 06:37 | 18:44 | 12:41 | 12h 06m |
| July | 06:43 | 18:50 | 12:46 | 12h 06m |
| August | 06:42 | 18:48 | 12:45 | 12h 06m |
| September | 06:32 | 18:39 | 12:36 | 12h 06m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:30 | 12:26 | 12h 06m |
| November | 06:21 | 18:29 | 12:25 | 12h 07m |
| December | 06:32 | 18:39 | 12:36 | 12h 07m |
Solar year in Kisumu (2026)
Because Kisumu 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 Kisumu
Longest day in Kisumu: 12h on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 60m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 60m.
Moon tonight in Kisumu
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 Kisumu today?▼
The sun rises at 06:43 Africa/Nairobi in Kisumu, Kenya today.
What time is sunset in Kisumu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 Africa/Nairobi in Kisumu today.
How long is the day in Kisumu today?▼
Daylight in Kisumu today lasts 12 hours and 6 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kisumu?▼
The morning golden hour in Kisumu runs from 06:21 to 07:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:20 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Kisumu?▼
Kisumu 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 Kisumu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kisumu is 21 December 2026, with 12h 08m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kisumu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kisumu is 23 September 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kisumu?▼
Because Kisumu is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 01m. Days are nearly the same length all year.