Sunrise & sunset times in Ruiru, Kenya
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:39 in Ruiru. All times are shown in the Africa/Nairobi timezone.
Today in Ruiru
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ruiru 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 Ruiru when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ruiru (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ruiru’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:36 | 18:46 | 12:41 | 12h 10m |
| February | 06:41 | 18:50 | 12:46 | 12h 08m |
| March | 06:37 | 18:44 | 12:41 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:29 | 18:34 | 12:32 | 12h 05m |
| May | 06:26 | 18:30 | 12:28 | 12h 03m |
| June | 06:30 | 18:34 | 12:32 | 12h 03m |
| July | 06:36 | 18:39 | 12:38 | 12h 03m |
| August | 06:34 | 18:38 | 12:36 | 12h 04m |
| September | 06:24 | 18:30 | 12:27 | 12h 05m |
| October | 06:13 | 18:21 | 12:17 | 12h 08m |
| November | 06:11 | 18:21 | 12:16 | 12h 10m |
| December | 06:21 | 18:32 | 12:27 | 12h 11m |
Solar year in Ruiru (2026)
Because Ruiru is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 08m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Ruiru
Longest day in Ruiru: 12h 4m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 56m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 56m.
Moon tonight in Ruiru
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 Ruiru today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 Africa/Nairobi in Ruiru, Kenya today.
What time is sunset in Ruiru today?▼
The sun sets at 18:39 Africa/Nairobi in Ruiru today.
How long is the day in Ruiru today?▼
Daylight in Ruiru today lasts 12 hours and 3 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ruiru?▼
The morning golden hour in Ruiru runs from 06:14 to 07:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:10 to 19:02.
What is the timezone of Ruiru?▼
Ruiru 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 Ruiru?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ruiru is 21 December 2026, with 12h 12m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ruiru?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ruiru is 21 June 2026, with 12h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ruiru?▼
Because Ruiru is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 08m. Days are nearly the same length all year.