Sunrise & sunset times in Matola, Mozambique
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 17:06 in Matola. All times are shown in the Africa/Maputo timezone.
Today in Matola
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Golden hour in Matola 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 Matola when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Matola (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Matola’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:11 | 18:46 | 11:59 | 13h 34m |
| February | 05:35 | 18:32 | 12:04 | 12h 57m |
| March | 05:51 | 18:06 | 11:59 | 12h 15m |
| April | 06:05 | 17:34 | 11:50 | 11h 28m |
| May | 06:20 | 17:11 | 11:46 | 10h 51m |
| June | 06:34 | 17:06 | 11:50 | 10h 31m |
| July | 06:36 | 17:16 | 11:56 | 10h 39m |
| August | 06:18 | 17:30 | 11:54 | 11h 11m |
| September | 05:47 | 17:43 | 11:45 | 11h 55m |
| October | 05:15 | 17:56 | 11:35 | 12h 41m |
| November | 04:53 | 18:16 | 11:34 | 13h 23m |
| December | 04:52 | 18:37 | 11:45 | 13h 45m |
Solar year in Matola (2026)
Day length in Matola swings by 3h 15m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Matola
Longest day in Matola: 13h 38m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 22m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 23m.
Moon tonight in Matola
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 Matola today?▼
The sun rises at 06:34 Africa/Maputo in Matola, Mozambique today.
What time is sunset in Matola today?▼
The sun sets at 17:06 Africa/Maputo in Matola today.
How long is the day in Matola today?▼
Daylight in Matola today lasts 10 hours and 31 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Matola?▼
The morning golden hour in Matola runs from 06:09 to 07:09, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:32 to 17:31.
What is the timezone of Matola?▼
Matola 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 Matola?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Matola is 21 December 2026, with 13h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Matola?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Matola is 21 June 2026, with 10h 31m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Matola?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Matola swings by 3h 15m.