Sunrise & sunset times in Kigali, Rwanda
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 18:00 in Kigali. All times are shown in the Africa/Kigali timezone.
Today in Kigali
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kigali 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 Kigali when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
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 |
Solar year in Kigali (2026)
Because Kigali is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 14m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kigali
Longest day in Kigali: 12h 7m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 53m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 53m.
Moon tonight in Kigali
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 Kigali today?▼
The sun rises at 05:59 Africa/Kigali in Kigali, Rwanda today.
What time is sunset in Kigali today?▼
The sun sets at 18:00 Africa/Kigali in Kigali today.
How long is the day in Kigali today?▼
Daylight in Kigali today lasts 12 hours and 0 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kigali?▼
The morning golden hour in Kigali runs from 05:37 to 06:29, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:30 to 18:23.
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.
When is the longest day of the year in Kigali?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kigali is 21 December 2026, with 12h 14m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kigali?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kigali is 21 June 2026, with 12h 01m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kigali?▼
Because Kigali is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 14m. Days are nearly the same length all year.