Sunrise & sunset times in Harare, Zimbabwe
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 17:28 in Harare. All times are shown in the Africa/Harare timezone.
Today in Harare
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Golden hour in Harare 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 Harare when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Harare (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Harare’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:32 | 18:37 | 12:05 | 13h 04m |
| February | 05:49 | 18:29 | 12:09 | 12h 40m |
| March | 05:58 | 18:10 | 12:04 | 12h 12m |
| April | 06:05 | 17:46 | 11:55 | 11h 41m |
| May | 06:13 | 17:30 | 11:52 | 11h 16m |
| June | 06:24 | 17:28 | 11:56 | 11h 03m |
| July | 06:27 | 17:36 | 12:01 | 11h 09m |
| August | 06:15 | 17:45 | 12:00 | 11h 30m |
| September | 05:51 | 17:50 | 11:51 | 11h 59m |
| October | 05:27 | 17:56 | 11:41 | 12h 29m |
| November | 05:11 | 18:08 | 11:40 | 12h 57m |
| December | 05:15 | 18:26 | 11:50 | 13h 11m |
Solar year in Harare (2026)
Day length in Harare swings by 2h 09m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Harare
Longest day in Harare: 13h 4m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 56m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 10h 56m.
Moon tonight in Harare
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Harare today?▼
The sun rises at 06:24 Africa/Harare in Harare, Zimbabwe today.
What time is sunset in Harare today?▼
The sun sets at 17:28 Africa/Harare in Harare today.
How long is the day in Harare today?▼
Daylight in Harare today lasts 11 hours and 3 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Harare?▼
The morning golden hour in Harare runs from 06:00 to 06:56, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:56 to 17:52.
What is the timezone of Harare?▼
Harare 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 Harare?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Harare is 21 December 2026, with 13h 12m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Harare?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Harare is 21 June 2026, with 11h 04m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Harare?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Harare swings by 2h 09m.