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Mombasa Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Kenya
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Mombasa, Kenya, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 14, 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, sunrise is at 6:02 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Nairobi). The day lasts 12h 11m, solar noon is at 12:08 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:30 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:46 PM.
Local date
October 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 14, 2026, 2:41 AM
Today’s solar times in Mombasa
Dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6:02 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:30 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:46 PM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Dusk
6:35 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 11m
Solar noon
12:08 PM
Coordinates
-4.0547, 39.6636
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -4.0547, longitude 39.6636, and the Africa/Nairobi time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Mombasa over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 14, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 11m |
| TomorrowOct 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 12m |
| +1 weekOct 21, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthNov 13, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 18m |
What these times mean
Mombasa 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 Mombasa throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 20m |
| February | 6:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 14m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 08m |
| April | 6:21 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 01m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 56m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| July | 6:31 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 54m |
| August | 6:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 59m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 05m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 12m |
| November | 5:58 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 18m |
| December | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:58 AM
October 29
Latest sunset
6:44 PM
January 26
Longest day
12h 21m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 53m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Mombasa with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 10:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 4:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Apr 30, 2041 | 2:52 PM | 101.9% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 10:00 AM | 92.6% |
| Sep 23, 2090 | 7:56 PM | 105.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mombasa today?
On October 14, 2026, sunrise in Mombasa, Kenya is at 6:02 AM and sunset is at 6:14 PM (Africa/Nairobi).
How long is the day in Mombasa today?
Today in Mombasa, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 11m.
When is golden hour in Mombasa?
Morning golden hour in Mombasa ends at 6:30 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:46 PM.
What time is solar noon in Mombasa?
Solar noon in Mombasa is at 12:08 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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