Sunrise & sunset times in Chipata, Zambia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 17:36 in Chipata. All times are shown in the Africa/Lusaka timezone.
Today in Chipata
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Golden hour in Chipata 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 Chipata when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chipata (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chipata’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:33 | 18:23 | 11:58 | 12h 50m |
| February | 05:47 | 18:19 | 12:03 | 12h 31m |
| March | 05:52 | 18:03 | 11:58 | 12h 10m |
| April | 05:55 | 17:43 | 11:49 | 11h 47m |
| May | 06:01 | 17:30 | 11:45 | 11h 29m |
| June | 06:10 | 17:29 | 11:49 | 11h 19m |
| July | 06:13 | 17:37 | 11:55 | 11h 23m |
| August | 06:04 | 17:43 | 11:53 | 11h 39m |
| September | 05:44 | 17:45 | 11:44 | 12h 00m |
| October | 05:23 | 17:47 | 11:35 | 12h 23m |
| November | 05:11 | 17:56 | 11:33 | 12h 44m |
| December | 05:16 | 18:12 | 11:44 | 12h 55m |
Solar year in Chipata (2026)
Day length in Chipata swings by 1h 37m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Chipata
Longest day in Chipata: 12h 48m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 12m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 16m.
Moon tonight in Chipata
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 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 Chipata today?▼
The sun rises at 06:13 Africa/Lusaka in Chipata, Zambia today.
What time is sunset in Chipata today?▼
The sun sets at 17:36 Africa/Lusaka in Chipata today.
How long is the day in Chipata today?▼
Daylight in Chipata today lasts 11 hours and 23 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chipata?▼
The morning golden hour in Chipata runs from 05:50 to 06:44, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:06 to 17:59.
What is the timezone of Chipata?▼
Chipata uses the Africa/Lusaka timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Chipata?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chipata is 21 December 2026, with 12h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chipata?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chipata is 21 June 2026, with 11h 19m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chipata?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chipata swings by 1h 37m.