Sunrise & sunset times in Mombasa, Kenya
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:25 and sets at 18:18 in Mombasa. All times are shown in the Africa/Nairobi timezone.
Today in Mombasa
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Mombasa 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 Mombasa when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mombasa (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mombasa’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:20 | 18:40 | 12:30 | 12h 19m |
| February | 06:28 | 18:42 | 12:35 | 12h 14m |
| March | 06:26 | 18:34 | 12:30 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:20 | 18:21 | 12:21 | 12h 01m |
| May | 06:19 | 18:15 | 12:17 | 11h 55m |
| June | 06:25 | 18:18 | 12:21 | 11h 53m |
| July | 06:30 | 18:24 | 12:27 | 11h 54m |
| August | 06:26 | 18:25 | 12:25 | 11h 58m |
| September | 06:14 | 18:19 | 12:16 | 12h 04m |
| October | 06:01 | 18:12 | 12:07 | 12h 11m |
| November | 05:56 | 18:14 | 12:05 | 12h 18m |
| December | 06:05 | 18:27 | 12:16 | 12h 21m |
Solar year in Mombasa (2026)
Because Mombasa is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 28m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Mombasa
Longest day in Mombasa: 12h 14m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 46m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 46m.
Moon tonight in Mombasa
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 Mombasa today?▼
The sun rises at 06:25 Africa/Nairobi in Mombasa, Kenya today.
What time is sunset in Mombasa today?▼
The sun sets at 18:18 Africa/Nairobi in Mombasa today.
How long is the day in Mombasa today?▼
Daylight in Mombasa today lasts 11 hours and 53 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mombasa?▼
The morning golden hour in Mombasa runs from 06:02 to 06:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:48 to 18:41.
What is the timezone of Mombasa?▼
Mombasa 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 Mombasa?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mombasa is 21 December 2026, with 12h 22m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mombasa?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mombasa is 21 June 2026, with 11h 53m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mombasa?▼
Because Mombasa is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 28m. Days are nearly the same length all year.