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Benguela Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Angola
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Benguela, Angola, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Benguela, Angola, sunrise is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Luanda). The day lasts 11h 54m, solar noon is at 12:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Today’s solar times in Benguela
Dawn
5:48 AM
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:35 PM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 54m
Solar noon
12:07 PM
Coordinates
-12.5767, 13.4027
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -12.5767, longitude 13.4027, and the Africa/Luanda time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Benguela over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 54m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 55m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 14m |
What these times mean
Benguela changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Benguela throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:53 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 47m |
| February | 6:06 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 30m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 49m |
| May | 6:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 32m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 23m |
| July | 6:29 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 27m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 41m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:42 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 22m |
| November | 5:31 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 41m |
| December | 5:37 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 51m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:31 AM
November 13
Latest sunset
6:41 PM
January 22
Longest day
12h 52m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 23m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Benguela with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 7:51 AM | 104.7% |
| May 21, 2031 | 8:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 12:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
| Dec 5, 2048 | 4:35 PM | 104.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benguela today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Benguela, Angola is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (Africa/Luanda).
How long is the day in Benguela today?
Today in Benguela, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 54m.
When is golden hour in Benguela?
Morning golden hour in Benguela ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:35 PM.
What time is solar noon in Benguela?
Solar noon in Benguela is at 12:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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