Sunrise & sunset times in Solwezi, Zambia
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:04 in Solwezi. All times are shown in the Africa/Lusaka timezone.
Today in Solwezi
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Golden hour in Solwezi 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 Solwezi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Solwezi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Solwezi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:00 | 18:46 | 12:23 | 12h 45m |
| February | 06:13 | 18:42 | 12:28 | 12h 29m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:28 | 12:23 | 12h 10m |
| April | 06:19 | 18:09 | 12:14 | 11h 49m |
| May | 06:24 | 17:57 | 12:10 | 11h 33m |
| June | 06:32 | 17:57 | 12:14 | 11h 24m |
| July | 06:36 | 18:04 | 12:20 | 11h 28m |
| August | 06:27 | 18:10 | 12:18 | 11h 42m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:10 | 12:09 | 12h 01m |
| October | 05:49 | 18:11 | 12:00 | 12h 21m |
| November | 05:38 | 18:19 | 11:59 | 12h 40m |
| December | 05:44 | 18:34 | 12:09 | 12h 50m |
Solar year in Solwezi (2026)
Day length in Solwezi swings by 1h 26m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Solwezi
Longest day in Solwezi: 12h 43m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 11h 17m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 11h 21m.
Moon tonight in Solwezi
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 Solwezi today?▼
The sun rises at 06:36 Africa/Lusaka in Solwezi, Zambia today.
What time is sunset in Solwezi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:04 Africa/Lusaka in Solwezi today.
How long is the day in Solwezi today?▼
Daylight in Solwezi today lasts 11 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Solwezi?▼
The morning golden hour in Solwezi runs from 06:13 to 07:06, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:34 to 18:27.
What is the timezone of Solwezi?▼
Solwezi 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 Solwezi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Solwezi is 21 December 2026, with 12h 51m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Solwezi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Solwezi is 21 June 2026, with 11h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Solwezi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Solwezi swings by 1h 26m.