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Lilongwe Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Malawi
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Lilongwe, Malawi, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Lilongwe, Malawi, sunrise is at 5:34 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Africa/Blantyre). The day lasts 12h 08m, solar noon is at 11:38 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:02 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 2:27 AM
Today’s solar times in Lilongwe
Dawn
5:13 AM
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:02 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:13 PM
Sunset
5:42 PM
Dusk
6:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 08m
Solar noon
11:38 AM
Coordinates
-13.9669, 33.7873
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -13.9669, longitude 33.7873, and the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Lilongwe over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 08m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 5:45 PM | 12h 31m |
What these times mean
Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 52m |
| February | 5:43 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 33m |
| March | 5:49 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 11m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 48m |
| May | 5:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 28m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 18m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 22m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 38m |
| September | 5:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 01m |
| October | 5:19 AM | 5:43 PM | 12h 24m |
| November | 5:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 12h 45m |
| December | 5:12 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 57m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:07 AM
November 17
Latest sunset
6:21 PM
January 15
Longest day
12h 57m
December 22
Shortest day
11h 18m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Lilongwe 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% |
| 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 Lilongwe today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Lilongwe, Malawi is at 5:34 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Africa/Blantyre).
How long is the day in Lilongwe today?
Today in Lilongwe, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 08m.
When is golden hour in Lilongwe?
Morning golden hour in Lilongwe ends at 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
What time is solar noon in Lilongwe?
Solar noon in Lilongwe is at 11:38 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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