Sunrise & sunset times in Kira, Uganda
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 18:59 in Kira. All times are shown in the Africa/Kampala timezone.
Today in Kira
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kira 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 Kira when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kira (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kira’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:55 | 19:01 | 12:58 | 12h 06m |
| February | 07:00 | 19:06 | 13:03 | 12h 06m |
| March | 06:55 | 19:01 | 12:58 | 12h 06m |
| April | 06:45 | 18:53 | 12:49 | 12h 07m |
| May | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12:45 | 12h 08m |
| June | 06:45 | 18:54 | 12:49 | 12h 08m |
| July | 06:51 | 18:59 | 12:55 | 12h 08m |
| August | 06:50 | 18:57 | 12:53 | 12h 07m |
| September | 06:41 | 18:48 | 12:44 | 12h 06m |
| October | 06:32 | 18:38 | 12:35 | 12h 06m |
| November | 06:31 | 18:37 | 12:34 | 12h 06m |
| December | 06:41 | 18:47 | 12:44 | 12h 06m |
Solar year in Kira (2026)
Because Kira is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 03m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Kira
Longest day in Kira: 12h 1m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 59m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 1m.
Moon tonight in Kira
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 Kira today?▼
The sun rises at 06:51 Africa/Kampala in Kira, Uganda today.
What time is sunset in Kira today?▼
The sun sets at 18:59 Africa/Kampala in Kira today.
How long is the day in Kira today?▼
Daylight in Kira today lasts 12 hours and 8 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kira?▼
The morning golden hour in Kira runs from 06:28 to 07:20, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:30 to 19:21.
What is the timezone of Kira?▼
Kira uses the Africa/Kampala timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kira?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kira is 21 June 2026, with 12h 09m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kira?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kira is 21 December 2026, with 12h 06m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kira?▼
Because Kira is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 03m. Days are nearly the same length all year.