Sunrise & sunset times in Mbeya, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:02 and sets at 18:41 in Mbeya. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Mbeya
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Mbeya 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 Mbeya when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mbeya (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mbeya’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:37 | 19:13 | 12:55 | 12h 35m |
| February | 06:48 | 19:11 | 13:00 | 12h 22m |
| March | 06:50 | 18:59 | 12:55 | 12h 09m |
| April | 06:49 | 18:43 | 12:46 | 11h 54m |
| May | 06:51 | 18:33 | 12:42 | 11h 42m |
| June | 06:58 | 18:34 | 12:46 | 11h 36m |
| July | 07:02 | 18:41 | 12:52 | 11h 38m |
| August | 06:56 | 18:45 | 12:50 | 11h 48m |
| September | 06:40 | 18:42 | 12:41 | 12h 02m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:40 | 12:32 | 12h 17m |
| November | 06:15 | 18:46 | 12:30 | 12h 31m |
| December | 06:22 | 19:00 | 12:41 | 12h 38m |
Solar year in Mbeya (2026)
Because Mbeya is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 03m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Mbeya
Longest day in Mbeya: 12h 31m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 29m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 31m.
Moon tonight in Mbeya
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 Mbeya today?▼
The sun rises at 07:02 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Mbeya, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Mbeya today?▼
The sun sets at 18:41 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Mbeya today.
How long is the day in Mbeya today?▼
Daylight in Mbeya today lasts 11 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mbeya?▼
The morning golden hour in Mbeya runs from 06:40 to 07:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:11 to 19:03.
What is the timezone of Mbeya?▼
Mbeya 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 Mbeya?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mbeya is 21 December 2026, with 12h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mbeya?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mbeya is 21 June 2026, with 11h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mbeya?▼
Because Mbeya is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 03m. Days are nearly the same length all year.