Sunrise & sunset times in Songea, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 18:29 in Songea. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Songea
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Golden hour in Songea 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 Songea when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Songea (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Songea’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:26 | 19:07 | 12:46 | 12h 40m |
| February | 06:38 | 19:04 | 12:51 | 12h 26m |
| March | 06:41 | 18:51 | 12:46 | 12h 09m |
| April | 06:41 | 18:33 | 12:37 | 11h 51m |
| May | 06:44 | 18:22 | 12:33 | 11h 37m |
| June | 06:52 | 18:22 | 12:37 | 11h 30m |
| July | 06:56 | 18:30 | 12:43 | 11h 33m |
| August | 06:49 | 18:34 | 12:41 | 11h 45m |
| September | 06:31 | 18:33 | 12:32 | 12h 02m |
| October | 06:13 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 12h 19m |
| November | 06:03 | 18:40 | 12:21 | 12h 36m |
| December | 06:10 | 18:54 | 12:32 | 12h 44m |
Solar year in Songea (2026)
Day length in Songea swings by 1h 15m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Songea
Longest day in Songea: 12h 38m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 22m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 26m.
Moon tonight in Songea
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 Songea today?▼
The sun rises at 06:56 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Songea, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Songea today?▼
The sun sets at 18:29 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Songea today.
How long is the day in Songea today?▼
Daylight in Songea today lasts 11 hours and 32 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Songea?▼
The morning golden hour in Songea runs from 06:34 to 07:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:59 to 18:52.
What is the timezone of Songea?▼
Songea 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 Songea?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Songea is 21 December 2026, with 12h 45m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Songea?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Songea is 21 June 2026, with 11h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Songea?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Songea swings by 1h 15m.