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Blantyre Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Malawi
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Blantyre, Malawi, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in Blantyre, Malawi, sunrise is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:37 PM (Africa/Blantyre). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 11:33 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:58 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 9:10 PM
Today’s solar times in Blantyre
Dawn
5:08 AM
Sunrise
5:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:58 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:08 PM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Dusk
5:58 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
11:33 AM
Coordinates
-15.7850, 35.0085
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -15.7850, longitude 35.0085, and the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Blantyre over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 33m |
What these times mean
Blantyre 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 Blantyre throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 58m |
| February | 5:37 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 36m |
| March | 5:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 12m |
| April | 5:48 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 45m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 23m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 12m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 16m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 35m |
| September | 5:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| October | 5:13 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 26m |
| November | 5:00 AM | 5:51 PM | 12h 51m |
| December | 5:04 AM | 6:08 PM | 13h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:00 AM
November 13
Latest sunset
6:19 PM
January 14
Longest day
13h 04m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 11m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Blantyre with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| May 21, 2031 | 9:16 AM | 95.9% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Oct 24, 2060 | 11:24 AM | 92.8% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 9:00 AM | 92.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Blantyre today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in Blantyre, Malawi is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 5:37 PM (Africa/Blantyre).
How long is the day in Blantyre today?
Today in Blantyre, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Blantyre?
Morning golden hour in Blantyre ends at 5:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Blantyre?
Solar noon in Blantyre is at 11:33 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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