Sunrise & sunset times in Zanzibar, Tanzania
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 18:22 in Zanzibar. All times are shown in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone.
Today in Zanzibar
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zanzibar (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zanzibar’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:19 | 18:45 | 12:32 | 12h 26m |
| February | 06:28 | 18:46 | 12:37 | 12h 17m |
| March | 06:27 | 18:36 | 12:32 | 12h 08m |
| April | 06:24 | 18:22 | 12:23 | 11h 58m |
| May | 06:24 | 18:14 | 12:19 | 11h 50m |
| June | 06:30 | 18:16 | 12:23 | 11h 46m |
| July | 06:35 | 18:23 | 12:29 | 11h 47m |
| August | 06:30 | 18:24 | 12:27 | 11h 54m |
| September | 06:16 | 18:20 | 12:18 | 12h 03m |
| October | 06:01 | 18:16 | 12:09 | 12h 14m |
| November | 05:55 | 18:19 | 12:07 | 12h 23m |
| December | 06:03 | 18:32 | 12:18 | 12h 28m |
Solar year in Zanzibar (2026)
Because Zanzibar is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 43m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Zanzibar
Longest day in Zanzibar: 12h 21m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 39m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 40m.
Moon tonight in Zanzibar
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 Zanzibar today?▼
The sun rises at 06:35 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Zanzibar, Tanzania today.
What time is sunset in Zanzibar today?▼
The sun sets at 18:22 Africa/Dar_es_Salaam in Zanzibar today.
How long is the day in Zanzibar today?▼
Daylight in Zanzibar today lasts 11 hours and 47 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zanzibar?▼
The morning golden hour in Zanzibar runs from 06:12 to 07:05, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:53 to 18:45.
What is the timezone of Zanzibar?▼
Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zanzibar is 21 December 2026, with 12h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zanzibar?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zanzibar is 21 June 2026, with 11h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zanzibar?▼
Because Zanzibar is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 43m. Days are nearly the same length all year.