Sunrise & sunset times in Sumbawanga, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 07:08 and sets at 18:50 in Sumbawanga. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Sumbawanga
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sumbawanga (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sumbawanga’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:46 | 19:18 | 13:02 | 12h 32m |
| February | 06:56 | 19:18 | 13:07 | 12h 21m |
| March | 06:57 | 19:06 | 13:02 | 12h 08m |
| April | 06:55 | 18:51 | 12:53 | 11h 55m |
| May | 06:57 | 18:42 | 12:49 | 11h 45m |
| June | 07:04 | 18:43 | 12:54 | 11h 39m |
| July | 07:08 | 18:50 | 12:59 | 11h 41m |
| August | 07:02 | 18:53 | 12:58 | 11h 50m |
| September | 06:47 | 18:50 | 12:48 | 12h 03m |
| October | 06:31 | 18:47 | 12:39 | 12h 16m |
| November | 06:23 | 18:52 | 12:38 | 12h 28m |
| December | 06:31 | 19:06 | 12:48 | 12h 35m |
Solar year in Sumbawanga (2026)
Because Sumbawanga is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 56m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Sumbawanga
Longest day in Sumbawanga: 12h 28m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 32m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 34m.
Moon tonight in Sumbawanga
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 Sumbawanga today?▼
The sun rises at 07:08 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Sumbawanga, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Sumbawanga today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Sumbawanga today.
How long is the day in Sumbawanga today?▼
Daylight in Sumbawanga today lasts 11 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sumbawanga?▼
The morning golden hour in Sumbawanga runs from 06:46 to 07:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:20 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Sumbawanga?▼
Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sumbawanga is 21 December 2026, with 12h 35m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sumbawanga?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sumbawanga is 21 June 2026, with 11h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sumbawanga?▼
Because Sumbawanga is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 56m. Days are nearly the same length all year.