Sunrise & sunset times in Ndola, Zambia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 17:54 in Ndola. All times are shown in the Africa/Lusaka timezone.
Today in Ndola
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ndola 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 Ndola when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ndola (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ndola’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:50 | 18:38 | 12:14 | 12h 48m |
| February | 06:04 | 18:34 | 12:19 | 12h 30m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:19 | 12:14 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:11 | 17:59 | 12:05 | 11h 48m |
| May | 06:16 | 17:47 | 12:01 | 11h 31m |
| June | 06:24 | 17:46 | 12:05 | 11h 21m |
| July | 06:28 | 17:54 | 12:11 | 11h 25m |
| August | 06:19 | 18:00 | 12:09 | 11h 40m |
| September | 06:00 | 18:01 | 12:00 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:39 | 18:02 | 11:51 | 12h 22m |
| November | 05:28 | 18:11 | 11:50 | 12h 42m |
| December | 05:33 | 18:27 | 12:00 | 12h 53m |
Solar year in Ndola (2026)
Day length in Ndola swings by 1h 32m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Ndola
Longest day in Ndola: 12h 46m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 14m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 18m.
Moon tonight in Ndola
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 Ndola today?▼
The sun rises at 06:28 Africa/Lusaka in Ndola, Zambia today.
What time is sunset in Ndola today?▼
The sun sets at 17:54 Africa/Lusaka in Ndola today.
How long is the day in Ndola today?▼
Daylight in Ndola today lasts 11 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ndola?▼
The morning golden hour in Ndola runs from 06:05 to 06:59, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:23 to 18:16.
What is the timezone of Ndola?▼
Ndola 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 Ndola?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ndola is 21 December 2026, with 12h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ndola?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ndola is 21 June 2026, with 11h 22m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ndola?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ndola swings by 1h 32m.