Sunrise & sunset times in Arusha, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 18:37 in Arusha. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Arusha
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Arusha 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 Arusha when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Arusha (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Arusha’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:33 | 18:51 | 12:42 | 12h 17m |
| February | 06:40 | 18:53 | 12:47 | 12h 12m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:45 | 12:42 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:32 | 18:34 | 12:33 | 12h 01m |
| May | 06:30 | 18:28 | 12:29 | 11h 57m |
| June | 06:35 | 18:31 | 12:33 | 11h 55m |
| July | 06:41 | 18:37 | 12:39 | 11h 56m |
| August | 06:37 | 18:37 | 12:37 | 12h 00m |
| September | 06:26 | 18:31 | 12:28 | 12h 05m |
| October | 06:13 | 18:24 | 12:19 | 12h 10m |
| November | 06:09 | 18:25 | 12:17 | 12h 16m |
| December | 06:18 | 18:37 | 12:28 | 12h 19m |
Solar year in Arusha (2026)
Because Arusha is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 24m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Arusha
Longest day in Arusha: 12h 12m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 48m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 49m.
Moon tonight in Arusha
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Arusha today?▼
The sun rises at 06:40 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Arusha, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Arusha today?▼
The sun sets at 18:37 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Arusha today.
How long is the day in Arusha today?▼
Daylight in Arusha today lasts 11 hours and 56 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Arusha?▼
The morning golden hour in Arusha runs from 06:18 to 07:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:07 to 18:59.
What is the timezone of Arusha?▼
Arusha uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Arusha?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Arusha is 21 December 2026, with 12h 19m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Arusha?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Arusha is 21 June 2026, with 11h 56m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Arusha?▼
Because Arusha is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 24m. Days are nearly the same length all year.