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Kakamega Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Kenya
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kakamega, Kenya, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Kakamega, Kenya, sunrise is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (Africa/Nairobi). The day lasts 12h 08m, solar noon is at 12:44 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Africa/Nairobi
Today’s solar times in Kakamega
Dawn
6:18 AM
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:19 PM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Dusk
7:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 08m
Solar noon
12:44 PM
Coordinates
0.2842, 34.7523
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 0.2842, longitude 34.7523, and the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kakamega over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
What these times mean
Kakamega 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 Kakamega throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 06m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 06m |
| March | 6:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 07m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| May | 6:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| June | 6:38 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 08m |
| July | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| August | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 07m |
| September | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 06m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 06m |
| December | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 06m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:22 AM
October 27
Latest sunset
6:59 PM
February 2
Longest day
12h 08m
June 21
Shortest day
12h 06m
January 21
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kakamega today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Kakamega, Kenya is at 6:40 AM and sunset is at 6:49 PM (Africa/Nairobi).
How long is the day in Kakamega today?
Today in Kakamega, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 08m.
When is golden hour in Kakamega?
Morning golden hour in Kakamega ends at 7:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:19 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kakamega?
Solar noon in Kakamega is at 12:44 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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