Sunrise & sunset times in Mwanza, Tanzania
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:49 and sets at 18:48 in Mwanza. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Mwanza
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Mwanza 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 Mwanza when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Mwanza (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Mwanza’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 19:05 | 12:57 | 12h 15m |
| February | 06:56 | 19:08 | 13:02 | 12h 11m |
| March | 06:53 | 19:00 | 12:57 | 12h 07m |
| April | 06:46 | 18:49 | 12:48 | 12h 03m |
| May | 06:44 | 18:44 | 12:44 | 12h 00m |
| June | 06:49 | 18:48 | 12:48 | 11h 58m |
| July | 06:54 | 18:54 | 12:54 | 11h 59m |
| August | 06:52 | 18:53 | 12:52 | 12h 01m |
| September | 06:40 | 18:46 | 12:43 | 12h 05m |
| October | 06:29 | 18:39 | 12:34 | 12h 09m |
| November | 06:26 | 18:39 | 12:32 | 12h 13m |
| December | 06:35 | 18:51 | 12:43 | 12h 16m |
Solar year in Mwanza (2026)
Because Mwanza is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 18m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Mwanza
Longest day in Mwanza: 12h 9m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 51m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 51m.
Moon tonight in Mwanza
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 Mwanza today?▼
The sun rises at 06:49 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Mwanza, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Mwanza today?▼
The sun sets at 18:48 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Mwanza today.
How long is the day in Mwanza today?▼
Daylight in Mwanza today lasts 11 hours and 58 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mwanza?▼
The morning golden hour in Mwanza runs from 06:27 to 07:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:18 to 19:10.
What is the timezone of Mwanza?▼
Mwanza 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 Mwanza?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Mwanza is 21 December 2026, with 12h 16m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mwanza?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Mwanza is 21 June 2026, with 11h 59m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Mwanza?▼
Because Mwanza is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 18m. Days are nearly the same length all year.