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Tshikapa Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Congo - Kinshasa
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Tshikapa, Congo - Kinshasa, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Tshikapa, Congo - Kinshasa, sunrise is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:30 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:54 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 9:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Tshikapa
Dawn
6:06 AM
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:54 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:06 PM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Dusk
6:54 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:30 PM
Coordinates
-6.4162, 20.7999
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -6.4162, longitude 20.7999, and the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Tshikapa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 07m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 09m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
What these times mean
Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:33 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 27m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 19m |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 58m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 50m |
| June | 6:46 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 45m |
| July | 6:50 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 47m |
| August | 6:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 54m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 04m |
| October | 6:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 14m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 24m |
| December | 6:18 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:10 AM
November 5
Latest sunset
7:03 PM
January 30
Longest day
12h 30m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 45m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Tshikapa, Congo - Kinshasa is at 6:27 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Africa/Lubumbashi).
How long is the day in Tshikapa today?
Today in Tshikapa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Tshikapa?
Morning golden hour in Tshikapa ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Tshikapa?
Solar noon in Tshikapa is at 12:30 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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