Sunrise & sunset times in Kitwe, Zambia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 17:56 in Kitwe. All times are shown in the Africa/Lusaka timezone.
Today in Kitwe
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Golden hour in Kitwe 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 Kitwe when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kitwe (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kitwe’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:52 | 18:40 | 12:16 | 12h 47m |
| February | 06:05 | 18:36 | 12:21 | 12h 30m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:21 | 12:16 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:12 | 18:01 | 12:07 | 11h 48m |
| May | 06:17 | 17:49 | 12:03 | 11h 31m |
| June | 06:26 | 17:48 | 12:07 | 11h 22m |
| July | 06:30 | 17:56 | 12:13 | 11h 26m |
| August | 06:21 | 18:02 | 12:11 | 11h 40m |
| September | 06:01 | 18:03 | 12:02 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:41 | 18:04 | 11:52 | 12h 22m |
| November | 05:30 | 18:12 | 11:51 | 12h 42m |
| December | 05:35 | 18:28 | 12:02 | 12h 52m |
Solar year in Kitwe (2026)
Day length in Kitwe swings by 1h 31m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Kitwe
Longest day in Kitwe: 12h 45m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 15m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 19m.
Moon tonight in Kitwe
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 Kitwe today?▼
The sun rises at 06:30 Africa/Lusaka in Kitwe, Zambia today.
What time is sunset in Kitwe today?▼
The sun sets at 17:56 Africa/Lusaka in Kitwe today.
How long is the day in Kitwe today?▼
Daylight in Kitwe today lasts 11 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kitwe?▼
The morning golden hour in Kitwe runs from 06:07 to 07:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:25 to 18:18.
What is the timezone of Kitwe?▼
Kitwe 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 Kitwe?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kitwe is 21 December 2026, with 12h 53m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kitwe?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kitwe is 21 June 2026, with 11h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kitwe?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kitwe swings by 1h 31m.