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Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa, sunrise is at 5:46 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi). The day lasts 12h 33m, solar noon is at 12:03 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:15 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 8:19 AM
Today’s solar times in Kolwezi
Dawn
5:24 AM
Sunrise
5:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:15 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 33m
Solar noon
12:03 PM
Coordinates
-10.7148, 25.4667
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -10.7148, longitude 25.4667, and the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kolwezi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 33m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 33m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 36m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 44m |
What these times mean
Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:08 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 41m |
| February | 6:20 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 27m |
| March | 6:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:23 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 52m |
| May | 6:27 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 38m |
| June | 6:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 30m |
| July | 6:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 33m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 45m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 02m |
| October | 5:55 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 20m |
| November | 5:46 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 36m |
| December | 5:52 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:46 AM
November 7
Latest sunset
6:50 PM
January 23
Longest day
12h 45m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 30m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kolwezi with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 1:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| May 31, 2049 | 3:59 PM | 96.3% |
| Oct 24, 2060 | 11:24 AM | 92.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kolwezi today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Kolwezi, Congo - Kinshasa is at 5:46 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi).
How long is the day in Kolwezi today?
Today in Kolwezi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 33m.
When is golden hour in Kolwezi?
Morning golden hour in Kolwezi ends at 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kolwezi?
Solar noon in Kolwezi is at 12:03 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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