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Kisangani Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Congo - Kinshasa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kisangani, Congo - Kinshasa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 14, 2026 in Kisangani, Congo - Kinshasa, sunrise is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:09 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:06 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:30 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
Local date
October 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Today’s solar times in Kisangani
Dawn
5:42 AM
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:30 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:41 PM
Sunset
6:09 PM
Dusk
6:30 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:06 PM
Coordinates
0.5153, 25.1910
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 0.5153, longitude 25.1910, and the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kisangani over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 14, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowOct 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 21, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 monthNov 13, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 06m |
What these times mean
Kisangani 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 Kisangani throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 06m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 06m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 07m |
| May | 6:12 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 09m |
| July | 6:21 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 09m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 08m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 06m |
| November | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 06m |
| December | 6:12 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 05m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM
October 22
Latest sunset
6:37 PM
February 2
Longest day
12h 09m
June 21
Shortest day
12h 05m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kisangani with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 3:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 1:52 PM | 101.9% |
| May 31, 2049 | 3:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 9:00 AM | 92.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kisangani today?
On October 14, 2026, sunrise in Kisangani, Congo - Kinshasa is at 6:03 AM and sunset is at 6:09 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi).
How long is the day in Kisangani today?
Today in Kisangani, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Kisangani?
Morning golden hour in Kisangani ends at 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kisangani?
Solar noon in Kisangani is at 12:06 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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