Sunrise & sunset times in Lusaka, Zambia
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 18:03 in Lusaka. All times are shown in the Africa/Lusaka timezone.
Today in Lusaka
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Lusaka 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 Lusaka when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lusaka (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lusaka’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:47 | 18:44 | 12:16 | 12h 56m |
| February | 06:03 | 18:38 | 12:20 | 12h 35m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:21 | 12:15 | 12h 11m |
| April | 06:14 | 17:59 | 12:06 | 11h 44m |
| May | 06:21 | 17:45 | 12:03 | 11h 23m |
| June | 06:30 | 17:43 | 12:07 | 11h 13m |
| July | 06:34 | 17:51 | 12:12 | 11h 17m |
| August | 06:23 | 17:59 | 12:11 | 11h 35m |
| September | 06:02 | 18:02 | 12:02 | 12h 00m |
| October | 05:39 | 18:05 | 11:52 | 12h 25m |
| November | 05:26 | 18:16 | 11:51 | 12h 49m |
| December | 05:30 | 18:33 | 12:01 | 13h 02m |
Solar year in Lusaka (2026)
Day length in Lusaka swings by 1h 50m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Lusaka
Longest day in Lusaka: 12h 55m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 5m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 11m.
Moon tonight in Lusaka
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Lusaka today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Africa/Lusaka in Lusaka, Zambia today.
What time is sunset in Lusaka today?▼
The sun sets at 18:03 Africa/Lusaka in Lusaka today.
How long is the day in Lusaka today?▼
Daylight in Lusaka today lasts 12 hours and 15 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lusaka?▼
The morning golden hour in Lusaka runs from 05:26 to 06:16, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:35 to 18:25.
What is the timezone of Lusaka?▼
Lusaka 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 Lusaka?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lusaka is 21 December 2026, with 13h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lusaka?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lusaka is 21 June 2026, with 11h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lusaka?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lusaka swings by 1h 50m.