Sunrise & sunset times in Blantyre, Malawi
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 17:23 in Blantyre. All times are shown in the Africa/Blantyre timezone.
Today in Blantyre
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Blantyre 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 Blantyre when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Blantyre (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Blantyre’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:20 | 18:18 | 11:49 | 12h 57m |
| February | 05:35 | 18:11 | 11:54 | 12h 36m |
| March | 05:43 | 17:54 | 11:48 | 12h 11m |
| April | 05:47 | 17:32 | 11:39 | 11h 44m |
| May | 05:54 | 17:17 | 11:36 | 11h 22m |
| June | 06:04 | 17:16 | 11:40 | 11h 11m |
| July | 06:07 | 17:24 | 11:45 | 11h 16m |
| August | 05:57 | 17:31 | 11:44 | 11h 34m |
| September | 05:35 | 17:35 | 11:35 | 12h 00m |
| October | 05:12 | 17:39 | 11:25 | 12h 26m |
| November | 04:59 | 17:50 | 11:24 | 12h 50m |
| December | 05:03 | 18:06 | 11:35 | 13h 03m |
Solar year in Blantyre (2026)
Day length in Blantyre swings by 1h 53m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Blantyre
Longest day in Blantyre: 12h 56m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 4m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 8m.
Moon tonight in Blantyre
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Blantyre today?▼
The sun rises at 06:07 Africa/Blantyre in Blantyre, Malawi today.
What time is sunset in Blantyre today?▼
The sun sets at 17:23 Africa/Blantyre in Blantyre today.
How long is the day in Blantyre today?▼
Daylight in Blantyre today lasts 11 hours and 15 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Blantyre?▼
The morning golden hour in Blantyre runs from 05:44 to 06:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:52 to 17:46.
What is the timezone of Blantyre?▼
Blantyre uses the Africa/Blantyre timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Blantyre?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Blantyre is 21 December 2026, with 13h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Blantyre?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Blantyre is 21 June 2026, with 11h 11m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Blantyre?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Blantyre swings by 1h 53m.