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Maputo Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mozambique
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Maputo, Mozambique, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique, sunrise is at 5:38 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Maputo). The day lasts 12h 09m, solar noon is at 11:43 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:09 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 4:23 PM
Today’s solar times in Maputo
Dawn
5:15 AM
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:09 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:17 PM
Sunset
5:47 PM
Dusk
6:10 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 09m
Solar noon
11:43 AM
Coordinates
-25.9655, 32.5832
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -25.9655, longitude 32.5832, and the Africa/Maputo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Maputo over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 10m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 5:50 PM | 12h 19m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:08 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 54m |
What these times mean
Maputo 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 Maputo throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:12 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 35m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 58m |
| March | 5:51 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 29m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 52m |
| June | 6:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 39m |
| August | 6:19 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:16 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 41m |
| November | 4:54 AM | 6:16 PM | 13h 23m |
| December | 4:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:51 AM
November 23
Latest sunset
6:47 PM
January 5
Longest day
13h 46m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 31m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Maputo with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2030 | 8:51 AM | 104.7% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 12:21 PM | 105.3% |
| Jul 24, 2055 | 11:57 AM | 103.6% |
| Oct 24, 2060 | 11:24 AM | 92.8% |
| Oct 4, 2070 | 9:08 AM | 97.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Maputo today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Maputo, Mozambique is at 5:38 AM and sunset is at 5:47 PM (Africa/Maputo).
How long is the day in Maputo today?
Today in Maputo, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 09m.
When is golden hour in Maputo?
Morning golden hour in Maputo ends at 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:17 PM.
What time is solar noon in Maputo?
Solar noon in Maputo is at 11:43 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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