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Kinshasa Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Congo - Kinshasa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa, sunrise is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Africa/Kinshasa). The day lasts 11h 52m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:36 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Africa/Kinshasa
Today’s solar times in Kinshasa
Dawn
5:44 AM
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:36 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:28 PM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Dusk
6:21 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 52m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
-4.3276, 15.3136
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -4.3276, longitude 15.3136, and the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kinshasa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 52m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 52m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 53m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 55m |
What these times mean
Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 21m |
| February | 6:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 15m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 01m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 52m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 53m |
| August | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 58m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 5:39 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 12m |
| November | 5:35 AM | 5:54 PM | 12h 19m |
| December | 5:44 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:35 AM
October 30
Latest sunset
6:22 PM
January 28
Longest day
12h 22m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 52m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kinshasa today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa is at 6:06 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Africa/Kinshasa).
How long is the day in Kinshasa today?
Today in Kinshasa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 52m.
When is golden hour in Kinshasa?
Morning golden hour in Kinshasa ends at 6:36 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:28 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kinshasa?
Solar noon in Kinshasa is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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