Sunrise & sunset times in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:41 and sets at 17:41 in Bulawayo. All times are shown in the Africa/Harare timezone.
Today in Bulawayo
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Bulawayo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Bulawayo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:38 | 18:51 | 12:15 | 13h 12m |
| February | 05:57 | 18:42 | 12:19 | 12h 44m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:20 | 12:14 | 12h 12m |
| April | 06:16 | 17:54 | 12:05 | 11h 37m |
| May | 06:27 | 17:36 | 12:02 | 11h 09m |
| June | 06:38 | 17:33 | 12:06 | 10h 55m |
| July | 06:41 | 17:42 | 12:11 | 11h 01m |
| August | 06:27 | 17:52 | 12:10 | 11h 25m |
| September | 06:01 | 18:00 | 12:00 | 11h 58m |
| October | 05:35 | 18:07 | 11:51 | 12h 32m |
| November | 05:18 | 18:22 | 11:50 | 13h 04m |
| December | 05:20 | 18:41 | 12:00 | 13h 20m |
Solar year in Bulawayo (2026)
Day length in Bulawayo swings by 2h 27m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Bulawayo
Longest day in Bulawayo: 13h 13m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 47m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 53m.
Moon tonight in Bulawayo
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 Bulawayo today?▼
The sun rises at 06:41 Africa/Harare in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe today.
What time is sunset in Bulawayo today?▼
The sun sets at 17:41 Africa/Harare in Bulawayo today.
How long is the day in Bulawayo today?▼
Daylight in Bulawayo today lasts 11 hours and 0 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bulawayo?▼
The morning golden hour in Bulawayo runs from 06:17 to 07:13, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:10 to 18:05.
What is the timezone of Bulawayo?▼
Bulawayo uses the Africa/Harare timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Bulawayo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Bulawayo is 21 December 2026, with 13h 21m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bulawayo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Bulawayo is 21 June 2026, with 10h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Bulawayo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Bulawayo swings by 2h 27m.