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Matola Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Mozambique
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Matola, Mozambique, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 4, 2026 in Matola, Mozambique, sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:40 PM (Africa/Maputo). The day lasts 11h 39m, solar noon is at 11:50 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:32 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:09 PM.
Local date
September 4, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 4, 2026, 12:44 PM
Today’s solar times in Matola
Dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:32 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:09 PM
Sunset
5:40 PM
Dusk
6:03 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 39m
Solar noon
11:50 AM
Coordinates
-25.9622, 32.4589
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude -25.9622, longitude 32.4589, and the Africa/Maputo time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Matola over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 4, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 39m |
| TomorrowSep 5, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 40m |
| +1 weekSep 11, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 49m |
| +1 monthOct 4, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 24m |
What these times mean
Matola 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 Matola throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:13 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 35m |
| February | 5:36 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 58m |
| March | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 16m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 29m |
| May | 6:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 52m |
| June | 6:36 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| July | 6:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 39m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 11m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 55m |
| October | 5:16 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 41m |
| November | 4:54 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 23m |
| December | 4:54 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 45m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:51 AM
November 26
Latest sunset
6:48 PM
January 9
Longest day
13h 46m
December 22
Shortest day
10h 31m
June 21
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Matola 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 Matola today?
On September 4, 2026, sunrise in Matola, Mozambique is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:40 PM (Africa/Maputo).
How long is the day in Matola today?
Today in Matola, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 39m.
When is golden hour in Matola?
Morning golden hour in Matola ends at 6:32 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:09 PM.
What time is solar noon in Matola?
Solar noon in Matola is at 11:50 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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