Sunrise & sunset times in Maputo, Mozambique
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 17:05 in Maputo. All times are shown in the Africa/Maputo timezone.
Today in Maputo
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Maputo 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 Maputo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Maputo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Maputo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:11 | 18:46 | 11:59 | 13h 34m |
| February | 05:34 | 18:32 | 12:03 | 12h 57m |
| March | 05:50 | 18:06 | 11:58 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:05 | 17:33 | 11:49 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:20 | 17:11 | 11:46 | 10h 51m |
| June | 06:34 | 17:05 | 11:50 | 10h 31m |
| July | 06:35 | 17:15 | 11:55 | 10h 39m |
| August | 06:18 | 17:30 | 11:54 | 11h 11m |
| September | 05:47 | 17:42 | 11:44 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:15 | 17:56 | 11:35 | 12h 41m |
| November | 04:52 | 18:15 | 11:34 | 13h 23m |
| December | 04:52 | 18:37 | 11:44 | 13h 45m |
Solar year in Maputo (2026)
Day length in Maputo swings by 3h 15m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Maputo
Longest day in Maputo: 13h 38m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 22m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 23m.
Moon tonight in Maputo
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 Maputo today?▼
The sun rises at 06:34 Africa/Maputo in Maputo, Mozambique today.
What time is sunset in Maputo today?▼
The sun sets at 17:05 Africa/Maputo in Maputo today.
How long is the day in Maputo today?▼
Daylight in Maputo today lasts 10 hours and 31 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maputo?▼
The morning golden hour in Maputo runs from 06:09 to 07:08, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:31 to 17:31.
What is the timezone of Maputo?▼
Maputo uses the Africa/Maputo timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Maputo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Maputo is 21 December 2026, with 13h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Maputo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Maputo is 21 June 2026, with 10h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Maputo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Maputo swings by 3h 15m.