Sunrise & sunset times in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 18:15 in Dar es Salaam. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Dar es Salaam
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dar es Salaam (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dar es Salaam’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:17 | 18:46 | 12:32 | 12h 28m |
| February | 06:27 | 18:46 | 12:36 | 12h 19m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:36 | 12:31 | 12h 08m |
| April | 06:24 | 18:21 | 12:22 | 11h 57m |
| May | 06:25 | 18:13 | 12:19 | 11h 48m |
| June | 06:31 | 18:15 | 12:23 | 11h 43m |
| July | 06:36 | 18:21 | 12:28 | 11h 45m |
| August | 06:30 | 18:24 | 12:27 | 11h 53m |
| September | 06:16 | 18:20 | 12:18 | 12h 03m |
| October | 06:01 | 18:16 | 12:08 | 12h 14m |
| November | 05:54 | 18:20 | 12:07 | 12h 25m |
| December | 06:02 | 18:33 | 12:17 | 12h 31m |
Solar year in Dar es Salaam (2026)
Because Dar es Salaam is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 48m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Dar es Salaam
Longest day in Dar es Salaam: 12h 24m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 36m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 36m.
Moon tonight in Dar es Salaam
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 Dar es Salaam today?▼
The sun rises at 06:31 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Dar es Salaam today?▼
The sun sets at 18:15 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Dar es Salaam today.
How long is the day in Dar es Salaam today?▼
Daylight in Dar es Salaam today lasts 11 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dar es Salaam?▼
The morning golden hour in Dar es Salaam runs from 06:08 to 07:01, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:45 to 18:37.
What is the timezone of Dar es Salaam?▼
Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dar es Salaam is 21 December 2026, with 12h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dar es Salaam?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dar es Salaam is 21 June 2026, with 11h 44m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dar es Salaam?▼
Because Dar es Salaam is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 48m. Days are nearly the same length all year.