Sunrise & sunset times in Tanga, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:33 and sets at 18:25 in Tanga. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Tanga
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Tanga 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 Tanga when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tanga (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tanga’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:21 | 18:44 | 12:32 | 12h 23m |
| February | 06:29 | 18:45 | 12:37 | 12h 15m |
| March | 06:28 | 18:36 | 12:32 | 12h 08m |
| April | 06:23 | 18:23 | 12:23 | 11h 59m |
| May | 06:23 | 18:16 | 12:19 | 11h 53m |
| June | 06:29 | 18:18 | 12:24 | 11h 49m |
| July | 06:34 | 18:25 | 12:29 | 11h 51m |
| August | 06:29 | 18:26 | 12:28 | 11h 56m |
| September | 06:16 | 18:21 | 12:18 | 12h 04m |
| October | 06:03 | 18:15 | 12:09 | 12h 12m |
| November | 05:57 | 18:18 | 12:08 | 12h 20m |
| December | 06:06 | 18:31 | 12:18 | 12h 25m |
Solar year in Tanga (2026)
Because Tanga is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 35m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Tanga
Longest day in Tanga: 12h 18m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 42m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 44m.
Moon tonight in Tanga
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 Tanga today?▼
The sun rises at 06:33 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Tanga, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Tanga today?▼
The sun sets at 18:25 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Tanga today.
How long is the day in Tanga today?▼
Daylight in Tanga today lasts 11 hours and 51 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tanga?▼
The morning golden hour in Tanga runs from 06:11 to 07:03, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:55 to 18:47.
What is the timezone of Tanga?▼
Tanga 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 Tanga?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tanga is 21 December 2026, with 12h 25m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tanga?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tanga is 21 June 2026, with 11h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tanga?▼
Because Tanga is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 35m. Days are nearly the same length all year.