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Luanda Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Angola
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Luanda, Angola, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Luanda, Angola, sunrise is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Luanda). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:24 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 3:42 PM
Today’s solar times in Luanda
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:24 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:36 PM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
Coordinates
-8.8368, 13.2343
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -8.8368, longitude 13.2343, and the Africa/Luanda time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Luanda over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 11m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 22m |
What these times mean
Luanda 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 Luanda throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:00 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 35m |
| February | 6:11 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 23m |
| March | 6:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 55m |
| May | 6:13 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 43m |
| June | 6:20 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 37m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 39m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 49m |
| September | 6:02 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 03m |
| October | 5:45 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 17m |
| November | 5:37 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 31m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 38m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:37 AM
November 9
Latest sunset
6:36 PM
January 22
Longest day
12h 38m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 36m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Luanda 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% |
| May 31, 2049 | 2:59 PM | 96.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Luanda today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Luanda, Angola is at 5:56 AM and sunset is at 6:04 PM (Africa/Luanda).
How long is the day in Luanda today?
Today in Luanda, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Luanda?
Morning golden hour in Luanda ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:36 PM.
What time is solar noon in Luanda?
Solar noon in Luanda is at 12:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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