Sunrise & sunset times in Kigali, Rwanda
On Friday 1 May 2026, the sun rises at 05:55 and sets at 17:58 in Kigali. All times are shown in the Africa/Kigali timezone.
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Sunrise
05:55
Az 75°
Sunset
17:58
Az 285°
Solar noon11:56
Day length12h 02m
−0m 05s vs. yesterday
Twilight▼
Civil dawn05:34
Nautical dawn05:09
Astronomical dawn04:44
Civil dusk18:19
Nautical dusk18:44
Astronomical dusk19:09
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour (morning)05:34 – 06:23
Golden hour (evening)17:29 – 18:19
Blue hour (morning)05:34 – 05:42
Blue hour (evening)18:11 – 18:19
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kigali (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kigali’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:02 | 18:15 | 12:09 | 12h 13m |
| February | 06:08 | 18:18 | 12:13 | 12h 10m |
| March | 06:05 | 18:12 | 12:08 | 12h 07m |
| April | 05:57 | 18:01 | 11:59 | 12h 03m |
| May | 05:55 | 17:56 | 11:56 | 12h 01m |
| June | 05:59 | 18:00 | 12:00 | 12h 00m |
| July | 06:05 | 18:06 | 12:05 | 12h 01m |
| August | 06:02 | 18:05 | 12:04 | 12h 02m |
| September | 05:52 | 17:57 | 11:55 | 12h 05m |
| October | 05:41 | 17:50 | 11:45 | 12h 08m |
| November | 05:38 | 17:50 | 11:44 | 12h 12m |
| December | 05:47 | 18:01 | 11:54 | 12h 14m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Kigali today?▼
The sun rises at 05:55 Africa/Kigali in Kigali, Rwanda today.
What time is sunset in Kigali today?▼
The sun sets at 17:58 Africa/Kigali in Kigali today.
How long is the day in Kigali today?▼
Daylight in Kigali today lasts 12 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kigali?▼
The morning golden hour in Kigali runs from 05:34 to 06:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:29 to 18:19.
What is the timezone of Kigali?▼
Kigali uses the Africa/Kigali timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.