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Lubumbashi Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Congo - Kinshasa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa, sunrise is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi). The day lasts 11h 26m, solar noon is at 12:13 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:01 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Africa/Lubumbashi
Today’s solar times in Lubumbashi
Dawn
6:07 AM
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:01 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:26 PM
Sunset
5:57 PM
Dusk
6:20 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 26m
Solar noon
12:13 PM
Coordinates
-11.6609, 27.4794
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -11.6609, longitude 27.4794, and the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Lubumbashi over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 26m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 27m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 27m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 33m |
What these times mean
Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:58 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 44m |
| February | 6:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 28m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 10m |
| April | 6:15 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 51m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 35m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 27m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 30m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 43m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 02m |
| October | 5:46 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 21m |
| November | 5:36 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 39m |
| December | 5:42 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:36 AM
November 12
Latest sunset
6:43 PM
January 19
Longest day
12h 49m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 26m
June 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lubumbashi today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa is at 6:30 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi).
How long is the day in Lubumbashi today?
Today in Lubumbashi, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 26m.
When is golden hour in Lubumbashi?
Morning golden hour in Lubumbashi ends at 7:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:26 PM.
What time is solar noon in Lubumbashi?
Solar noon in Lubumbashi is at 12:13 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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